Leaks surrounding the Galaxy S26 Ultra have just surfaced, teasing a major upgrade to its camera system. According to a tipster, the phone could feature a 200MP camera made by Sony, which would be a significant improvement over the previous Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera. The leak suggests that the new camera sensor will be a 1/1.1-inch Sony-made 200MP sensor, likely to replace the existing camera on the S25 Ultra.
This new sensor would bring enhanced image quality, with better low-light performance and superior zoom capabilities.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s potential 200MP sensor will be noticeably larger than the one used in its predecessor (which has a 1/1.3-inch sensor). If the leak holds true, it would make a big difference, as a larger sensor allows more light to be captured, improving picture quality. This could mean clearer shots, better performance in dim conditions, and possibly even higher-quality zoomed-in photos.
While rumors suggest that Sony is preparing to enter the ultra-high-resolution smartphone camera market, Samsung has always used in-house 200MP sensors for its Ultra models
. This makes the idea of a Sony sensor a surprising twist, especially since Sony has yet to release a 200MP sensor for smartphones. However, recent rumors have hinted at the possibility of a larger Sony sensor, making the S26 Ultra’s potential camera a game-changer.
It’s important to remember that these are just rumors for now, and we are still some way from the S26 Ultra’s official release. Samsung has been cautious with hardware upgrades in the past, especially with the Galaxy S25 series, so while this leak is intriguing, we should take it with a pinch of salt. That said, if Samsung is preparing a major upgrade, this could be a sign that they are finally bringing exciting changes to their Galaxy S lineup.
We’ll have to wait for the official unveiling of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected early next year, to see if these rumors turn out to be true.