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It's finally launching with some minor upgrades!
Samsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy S26 Ultra at its 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event, likely on February 25. The Galaxy S26 Ultra will become the to p-tier model in the lineup, featuring several upgrades. Here in this piece of news, we'll get through the leaks and rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumors:
Design and Display
While the S25 Ultra softened the edges slightly, the S26 Ultra is expected to fully retain rounded corners, similar to the standard S26 and S26+ models.
Likewise, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a large 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution (3120 x 1440 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate. Likewise, the Corning Gorilla Armor 2 will protect the screen, and the phone will retain IP68 dust- and water-resistance. The main highlight is its built-in privacy feature, which can also work on a dedicated part of the display, such as hiding the OTP and text notification areas from the sides.
Performance
As for performance, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will rely on the Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with some extra clock speeds than the regular model. Memory will start at 12GB RAM, with a 16GB option, paired with 1TB storage. Storage will vary from 256GB to 1TB. On the software side, it will boot on Android 16-based OneUI 8.5 skin.
Cameras
Talking of the optics, the S26 Ultra will carry a quad camera setup. It is headlined by a 200MP main camera, 5x 50MP periscope telephoto, 3x 10MP telephoto unit, and a 50MP ultrawide unit. Sounds so similar to the S25 Ultra, right? Butrumors have it that the aperture will be improved on both the main camera (f/1.4) and the 5X periscope camera (f/2.8), compared to f/1.7 and f/3.4 on the S25 Ultra, respectively.
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Battery, and Others
Moreover, the battery size is reportedly unchanged. The S26 Ultra will feature the same 5000mAh battery, 60W wired charging, and 25W wireless charging support, but will not include a built-in magnet. Connectivity features will include 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (be), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C, Face ID, and Dual SIM (Nano/eSIM).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications:
- Design, build: 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm, 214 gm, IP68 rating
- Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120 x 1440 pixels (QHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Armor 2
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Memory: 12/16GB RAM, 256/512GB/1TB storage (not expandable)
- Software & UI: One UI 8.5 on top of Android 16
- Rear Camera: Quad (200MP main with OIS, 50MP 5x periscope with OIS, 50MP ultrawide 120°, 10MP 3x telephoto with OIS)
- Front Camera: 12MP wide-angle, 4K video support
- Security: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano/eSIM), WiFi 7 (be), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS / BDS, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, Hall, Light, Proximity
- Battery: 5000 mAh with 60W wired charging, 25W wireless charging support
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Will the S26 Ultra be worth it?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is poised to be a top-quality flagship with strong performance, a versatile 200MP camera, and lasting software updates. While it offers a premium experience, the upgrades might seem minor if you already have a Galaxy S25 Ultra. It may be a good upgrade for users with older devices, but not necessarily essential for everyone.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price in Nepal and Availability
Samsung is set to release the S26 Ultra alongside the S26 and S26 Plus in February 2026. We'll update this space with pricing and availability when the info becomes available.
- Meanwhile, you can check our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Article Last updated: February 11, 2026
