Samsung’s next Ultra flagship may finally be fixing the things people complain about most. A new leak suggests the Galaxy S26 Ultra camera upgrade is focused on real improvements, not spec-sheet flexing. But in typical Samsung fashion, some safe decisions remain.
According to tipster Ahmed Qwaider, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 200MP main camera with an F1.4 aperture. The 50MP telephoto is also getting brighter at F2.9. On paper, that’s a small change. In real life, it could make a noticeable difference.
Wider apertures mean more light hitting the sensor. That’s crucial for night photos, indoor shots, and quick handheld captures. The S25 Ultra already struggled in tricky lighting unless Night Mode kicked in hard. This upgrade suggests Samsung is finally addressing that weakness at the hardware level.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Upgrade Leaked
What’s notable is the shift in strategy. Instead of chasing bigger megapixel numbers, Samsung appears to be refining what’s already there. That lines up with a wider industry trend where camera quality matters more than adding yet another lens no one uses.
Storage, however, tells a different story. The top Galaxy S26 Ultra variant is expected to stick with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. That’s unchanged from the current model. While it’s still plenty for most users, competitors are starting to offer more—and Samsung isn’t moving.
Yes, global RAM supply issues make this understandable. But with higher-resolution photos, 8K video, and on-device AI features growing fast, the ceiling is starting to feel limiting. If Samsung also raises prices, that decision could be harder to defend.
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch on February 26, with availability beginning in March. If these leaks are accurate, Samsung is betting that camera improvements will carry the Ultra this year. It’s a cautious approach—smart in some ways, frustrating in others.
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