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Leaks Flag Thinner Galaxy S26 Ultra With Thicker Camera Bump and Cropped 3x Zoom

Unconfirmed leaks point to slimmer hardware that trades thickness for a bigger camera island, signaling conservative imaging upgrades.

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Overview

  • Ice Universe reports the S26 Ultra’s body will slim to about 7.9mm while the rear camera island grows to roughly 4.5mm, with weight near 217g.
  • The Ultra’s 3x telephoto is tipped to use only 10MP from a 12MP, 1/3.94-inch sensor with 1.0µm pixels, a change that could reduce low-light detail compared to the S25 Ultra.
  • The 5x periscope camera is rumored to reuse the 50MP 1/2.52-inch sensor from the S24/S25 Ultra, pointing to limited hardware changes for long-range zoom.
  • CAD-based renders show the S26 Pro with a 6.3-inch display, pill-shaped camera island, integrated Qi2-style magnets, and dimensions around 149.3 x 71.4 x 6.96mm.
  • Multiple reports suggest the S26 Pro and S26 Edge will stick with 25W wired charging as the Ultra may move to 60W, and the lineup renames to Pro/Edge/Ultra remain unconfirmed ahead of an expected January 2026 reveal.