Galaxy S26 Ultra: No Major Changes to Camera Sensor
Leaks surrounding the Galaxy S26 series continue to surface, with the latest information indicating that Samsung has no plans for significant hardware changes in the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to leaker @Yawn on X.
Camera Sensors of the Galaxy S26 Ultra
According to the details shared, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will maintain the exact same camera configuration as its predecessor, the S25 Ultra:
- Main sensor: 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2
- Ultrawide: 50-megapixel JN3
- 5x periscope telephoto: 50-megapixel Sony IMX854
- Selfie camera: 12-megapixel Sony IMX874
In short, there are no groundbreaking updates in the camera hardware.
Galaxy S26 Ultra sensors debugged details:
200MP HP2
50MP JN3 ultrawide
12MP S5K3LD 3x tele
50MP IMX854 periscope 5x
12MP IMX874 selfie
Only change this time is the traditional 10MP 3x 1/1.39 size sensor is replaced by newer 12MP K3LD. Rest are the exact same as 25U—yawn (@chunvn8888) November 6, 2025
One Notable Improvement: The 3x Telephoto
The only real novelty appears to be the 3x telephoto, which will transition from an older 10-megapixel sensor to a new 12-megapixel Samsung S5K3LD. This new sensor will feature an aperture of f/2.4 and approximately 20% more pixels compared to that of the S25 Ultra.
Thus, it’s a minor update, but it could provide a slight improvement in detail and brightness in intermediate zoom levels.
A New Video Format: APV (Advanced Photo Video)
The Galaxy S26 Ultra will also introduce a new video recording format called APV (Advanced Photo Video), offering two options:
- APV HQ: ~1.5 GB of storage per minute,
- APV LQ: ~750 MB per minute.
This feature aims to enhance the quality of professional videos, somewhat akin to the ProRes format found on iPhones.
Expected Technical Specifications
Apart from the camera enhancements, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be a refinement of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, featuring:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Battery: 5,500 mAh
- Fast charging: 60 W wired
- Wireless charging: Qi2 compatibility (magnetic accessories similar to MagSafe)
- Design: A thinner chassis, slightly larger and more rounded than the S25 Ultra
A Smooth Evolution
This leak confirms that Samsung seems to be focusing on continuity rather than revolution. No flashy new sensors, no radical changes to the camera setup — everything points to improvements primarily coming from software processing and AI integration.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra may not revolutionize mobile photography, but it could emphasis optimization, stability, and new AI tools to maintain its position in the high-end market.
A typical “S” update in spirit — but not yet the major overhaul many expect.
