Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Finally Brings Real Camera and Battery Upgrades
Samsung fans, rejoice-your pleas for a meaningful camera upgrade have finally been heard. According to fresh leaks, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to receive a long-awaited improvement to its main camera sensor. While the 200 MP resolution remains the same as the S25 Ultra, the real story is the larger aperture. That means the sensor will capture significantly more light, resulting in better photos-especially in low-light or shadow-heavy scenes.
This marks a major shift from Samsung’s usual strategy of relying on AI enhancements to mask hardware stagnation. For years, users have voiced frustration over minimal upgrades to the main camera. Even the ultrawide lens update on the S25 Ultra was deemed underwhelming in reviews. Now, the S26 Ultra promises to finally push camera performance forward in a tangible way.
But the upgrades don’t stop there. Another long-requested improvement is finally arriving: a bigger battery. Sources say the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely break the 5,000 mAh ceiling, offering more juice for power users. On top of that, charging speeds are expected to exceed the standard 45 W, which Samsung has stubbornly stuck with for several generations.
In terms of performance, the S26 Ultra is likely to drop Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 in favor of the highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Elite. This decision aligns with user preference, as reflected in recent polls. It’s also seen as a response to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is rumored to feature a larger battery and thicker build.
Whether it’s competition from Apple or just long-overdue course correction, Samsung’s upcoming flagship finally looks like it will deliver the upgrades fans have been craving. Improved low-light photography, a beefier battery, faster charging, and a crowd-favorite processor-these are changes that matter.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t just another incremental update. It’s shaping up to be a meaningful evolution of Samsung’s Ultra line.