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Early 2026 Flagships Zero In on 200MP Cameras and Giant Batteries as Launch Plans Firm Up

Official teasers plus certification filings signal a camera–battery arms race shaping early‑2026 smartphone launches.

Overview

  • OnePlus confirms the Turbo 6 and 6V will debut in China on January 8 with a 9,000mAh battery, a 165Hz 1.5K display, and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on the Turbo 6, with the 6V stepping down to a 7s Gen 4 and a 144Hz panel.
  • Realme sets January 6 for the Realme 16 Pro+ launch, confirming a 200MP primary camera, a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging, and a high‑brightness curved AMOLED display.
  • Vivo’s X300 Ultra global model (V2562) secures EEC certification, with leaks pointing to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, dual 200MP sensors, a 7,000mAh battery, and 100W charging ahead of an early‑2026 release.
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra appears in OnLeaks dummy videos showing a new camera island and a corner‑mounted S Pen, while a report from The Bell suggests the S26 line could launch at higher prices.
  • Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra is already official in China with Leica‑tuned cameras and a 6,800mAh battery, as broader leaks indicate more 200MP hardware spreading to 2026 flagships like Oppo’s Find N6 and a future OnePlus 16.