The Galaxy S27 Ultra might finally provide the camera enhancements you've been anticipating.

      Considering the Galaxy S26 Ultra? You may want to hold off.

      Samsung is preparing to introduce its next-generation Galaxy S series devices, with reports indicating that a Galaxy Unpacked event could be held later this month to unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup. Although the official announcement is still a few weeks away, numerous leaks have already disclosed significant details about the upcoming devices.

      Recent leaks suggest that the high-end Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature only minor upgrades to its camera. The phone is expected to include a 200MP main camera with a wider aperture, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, a 12MP secondary telephoto camera, and a 12MP selfie camera.

      With camera specifications that closely resemble those of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the new flagship may offer limited reasons for users to consider upgrading. A recent leak provides potential buyers with yet another reason to wait another year.

      A recent post from reliable tipster Ice Universe on X indicates that Samsung plans to implement more significant camera enhancements for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. While it appears that the telephoto cameras will remain the same, new main, ultrawide, and front sensors may be introduced.

      Significant changes expected after another year of minor upgrades

      There are no specifics regarding exact specifications, as the leaker only mentioned that Samsung intends to replace these sensors in its 2027 flagship. Since the Galaxy S27 series is still over a year away and likely in the early development stages, this information should be approached with caution.

      For now, attention remains on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Although leaks have provided a preliminary glimpse into what to expect, a comprehensive understanding will only emerge once the devices are officially announced. Until then, potential buyers will be left to determine if the S26 series will offer substantial upgrades or if more noteworthy changes will come with next year’s models.

      Pranob is an experienced tech journalist with over eight years of expertise in consumer technology coverage.

      Leaked Galaxy S26 images provide an early look at subtle design modifications.

      Samsung seems to be maintaining a familiar design with minor alterations.

      Samsung is set to reveal its next flagship lineup later this month, and leaks are starting to clarify the anticipated changes to the Galaxy S26 series. Reports have already outlined several hardware and software upgrades expected with the devices. Trusted leaker OnLeaks has now shared images offering a clearer view of the rumored design updates.

      As indicated in prior leaks, the images imply that Samsung might adopt a new camera layout for the upcoming devices, showcasing a vertical, pill-shaped camera module containing three sensors. The high-end Galaxy S26 Ultra appears to have two additional sensors alongside an LED flash to the right of the camera module, while the standard Galaxy S26 seems to include solely a flash unit.

      Samsung reportedly intends to maintain stable pricing for the Galaxy S26 at its next flagship launch in March, despite rising component costs and a weak Korean won, according to a Maeil Business Newspaper report. The company also plans to keep prices consistent for its upcoming foldables, which are expected in July, to sustain demand in the premium market segment.

      If prices remain unchanged, the larger question is how Samsung will balance the numbers. When costs increase but retail prices do not, brands generally focus upgrades in areas where consumers will notice the most while making adjustments elsewhere. Samsung Electronics executive Lee Jae-yong describes it as a dual strategy: maintain market share through stable pricing while protecting margins by restructuring costs and specifications across models.

      Samsung is rumored to introduce a new privacy feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra that helps users keep on-screen information hidden from unauthorized viewing. References to this feature were first discovered in a leaked internal build of One UI 8.5 last year. Although Samsung hasn't made any official announcements yet, a recent report has outlined how the "Privacy Display" feature could function.

      In September, code found in the leaked One UI 8.5 build revealed that this feature would restrict screen visibility from side angles. It also suggested that the feature would activate automatically when using sensitive applications in crowded locations. Now, SammyGuru has uncovered additional details in Samsung's updated Tips app.