Samsung’s next flagship phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to launch in January 2027 — and early leaks suggest a refined design, a new camera setup and a bigger battery. Samsung has not confirmed anything officially yet, so treat everything below as leaks and reports, not fact.

What the leaks say

  • Launch: expected in January 2027, following Samsung’s usual flagship schedule, with availability in February 2027
  • Camera: the phone is reportedly under testing with a different rear camera unit with three cameras and a bigger battery; it is expected to keep the 200-megapixel primary rear camera of the current model
  • Chip: tipped to run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset
  • Battery: a larger battery is expected — reports suggest up to 5,500mAh, with faster charging
  • Display: a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display is tipped, with a new Privacy Display feature that hides the screen from people nearby
  • Design: refined Ultra design with premium finishes; the S26 Edge model has reportedly been dropped from the line-up

What is already official: Galaxy S26 and S26+

Samsung’s own website already lists the Galaxy S26 and S26+, the base models of the series, with these confirmed specifications:

  • Cameras: 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto and 12MP selfie camera, powered by the ProVisual Engine
  • Displays: 6.3-inch (S26) and 6.7-inch (S26+) screens
  • Memory: 12GB of RAM, with 256GB or 512GB storage
  • Design: 7.3mm thick, Armor Aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a new translucent “ambient island” camera design

What is still unknown

  • Price: no official price for the S26 Ultra; reports have mentioned around €1,399 in Europe, but this is unconfirmed
  • India launch date and price: not announced

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