Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumored Launch in Early 2026: Snapdragon 8 Elite-2, Camera Island & 60W Fast Charging
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected in January 2026 with a camera island design, Snapdragon 8 Elite-2 chip, upgraded optics with wider f/1.4 aperture, 60 W charging, and pricing around ₹1.6 lakh in India.
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, reportedly targeting a January 2026 launch, promises a blend of evolutionary refinement and meaningful upgrades:
Sneak peek via leaks reveals a return to a camera island design—the first since the S21 Ultra—to accommodate larger lens modules, aligning with newer Galaxy aesthetics.
Ergonomic improvements include slimmer and lighter dimensions under 7 mm thickness, with more rounded corners for better grip than its predecessors.
Camera enhancements center on the existing 200 MP sensor, upgraded with a wider f/1.4 aperture for up to 47% improved low-light capture, alongside better 3× and 5× telephoto lenses.
Faster charging emerges as a highlight—jumping from 45 W to 60 W, making it Samsung’s speediest yet, with potential to reach 75–90% charge in 30 minutes (based on firmware leaks from One UI 8.5).
Internal upgrades include the new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or possibly Exynos 2600 chips—paired with up to 16 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage.
Battery capacity is expected to remain at around 5,000 mAh, maintaining efficiency through thermal and charging boosts rather than bulkier cells.
In India, leaked pricing hints place the 12GB+256GB version close to ₹1,59,990, though variations between sources range from ₹1.3 lakh to ₹1.6 lakh.
