Overview
- 2D renders and codenames M1, M2 and M3 found in an early One UI 8.5 build, spotted by Android Authority, strongly indicate the S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra designs.
- The leak shows fold-inspired circular camera rings on a raised island and a softer, rounder silhouette for the Ultra compared with the current model.
- Outlets report One UI 8.5 will debut on the S26 series with smoother animations, refined multitasking and expanded Galaxy AI, with beta testing for S25 devices expected to start in mid‑December.
- Camera changes are tipped to be evolutionary, with the Ultra likely keeping a high‑resolution main sensor while gaining a wider aperture and larger sensors, plus ISP and video improvements tied to Snapdragon or Exynos variants.
- Recent reporting suggests a late‑January announcement with mid‑February shipping, a continued Snapdragon/Exynos regional split, and possible charging bumps up to roughly 60W wired and 25W wireless.