Galaxy S26 Ultra’s updated design leaks in new render

Add this to the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks, Samsung will bring a thinner and lighter flagship with key upgrades to its screen, cameras and charging speed. The new report comes via UniverseIce, who holds a solid track record with Samsung devices and we also get a render of the device. Ice believes that the S26 Ultra is getting thinner and will now measure below 8mm. For reference, the S25 Ultra is 8.2mm thick.

Galaxy S26 Ultra render (@UniverseIce)

Not only that, but the upcoming Ultra will be slightly wider and taller than its predecessor (162.8 x 77.6mm) while also weighing slightly less than the current Ultra’s 218 grams. The tipster shared a render of how the S26 Ultra might look. We can spot the updated camera island, which is carrying three of the four camera modules.

This would be a big change for the Galaxy S Ultra series, as the past four iterations all feature camera cutouts instead of an island formation. Speaking of cameras, UniverseIce believes the S26 Ultra is getting an updated 200MP main sensor with a larger aperture alongside a new 3x telephoto lens and a wider aperture on the 5x periscope module.

Samsung is also expected to bring a new 6.9-inch AMOLED display featuring a Color-on-Emitter (CoE) depolarizer layer. This should offer improved color accuracy and brightness output while also drawing less power. CoE OLED panels integrate the color filter directly into the light-emitting layer. The new leak also suggests the S26 Ultra is getting an updated third-generation anti-reflective glass treatment.

The other big upgrade? Faster wired charging. The new report suggests 60W speeds which will be a modest yet welcome update over the 45W capabilities of the S24 Ultra and its predecessors. Sadly, the battery capacity is once again rumored to remain at 5,000mAh.

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