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Leaks Outline Galaxy S26 Lineup With Camera Tweaks, One UI 8.5 and Tentative India Price

Reporting points to a January–February launch window with incremental upgrades rather than a full redesign.

Overview

  • Rumors point to the S26 Ultra keeping a 200MP main camera, with leaks suggesting a wider f/1.4 aperture and larger sensors on some models to boost low‑light and zoom performance.
  • Tipsters say megapixel counts across S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra largely mirror the S25 series, indicating evolutionary imaging changes rather than wholesale revisions.
  • Coverage indicates a regional chip split, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in many markets and possible Exynos 2600 variants, which could shape ISP features such as HDR, 8K60 and 4K120 video.
  • Firmware-based reports describe a move to a camera island with circular cutouts and a thinner chassis, with the Ultra rumored to adopt softer corners.
  • India-focused leaks cite a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, ~5000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12GB/256GB, and a tentative Rs 1,59,999 price, all unconfirmed by Samsung.