The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, slated for a Q1 2026 release, is generating buzz with leaks hinting at a sleeker camera module design. According to reports from The Elec and SamMobile, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed a new approach that swaps traditional cover films between lenses for an inkjet-printed anti-reflective layer. This innovation slims down the camera module without compromising image quality, potentially addressing user gripes about the bulky camera bump on previous models. A thinner design could make the S26 Ultra more pocket-friendly and aesthetically refined.
Camera specs remain speculative, with leaks offering mixed details. One rumor suggests a quad-camera setup: a 200MP main sensor with a variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) for enhanced low-light and depth control, paired with three 50MP sensors for ultra-wide, 3.5x telephoto, and 8x periscope zoom. Alternatively, some sources point to a triple-camera system featuring a 200MP main lens, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 200MP 4x zoom lens. There’s also talk that Samsung might reuse the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor from the Galaxy S25 Ultra with minor tweaks, prioritizing cost and design over a major camera overhaul.
While these leaks, sourced from industry reports and X posts, paint an exciting picture, they’re unconfirmed, and Samsung’s final design could differ. Fans of the Galaxy Ultra series can look forward to a potentially slimmer, high-performance camera system, but we’ll need to wait for official details to confirm the hype.
