Overview

• Korean outlet Newsis reports Samsung may reinstate a prominent rear camera island to accommodate bigger imaging hardware.
• Tipster Ice Universe says the S26 Ultra’s four corners are rounder, signaling a push for better in‑hand comfort.
• Multiple reports suggest a 200MP Sony primary sensor leading a refreshed quad‑camera system.
• The phone is widely rumored to adopt Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and a Flex Magic Pixel OLED with per‑pixel privacy controls.
• Leaks point to 60W wired charging and a roughly 5,500mAh battery with an expected January 2026 launch window, though Samsung has not confirmed these details.