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Leaks Point to Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Larger Camera Bump and Wider Apertures

Unconfirmed reports attribute the thicker module to a slimmer chassis with larger‑aperture cameras ahead of an expected January reveal.

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Angled view of all four Galaxy S25 Ultra colors with S Pens unsheathed
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Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup will likely get a major revamp with new models, camera upgrades, and more.

Overview

  • Tipsters detail a quad setup on the Ultra: a 200MP main camera at f/1.4, a 50MP ultrawide at f/1.9, a 12MP 3x telephoto at f/2.4, and a 50MP 5x telephoto at f/2.9, with optical stabilization on the primary and telephoto lenses.
  • The wider apertures are rumored to boost light capture versus the S25 Ultra by roughly 47% on the main camera and 38% on the 5x telephoto.
  • New leaks cite a camera bump around 4.5mm thick, nearly double last year’s, attributed to a thinner ~7.9mm body and thicker optics.
  • Despite the larger bump, the 5x telephoto is still tipped to use a relatively small 1/2.52‑inch 50MP sensor, raising questions about the tradeoff.
  • Renders indicate a return to raised camera islands and slimmer, rounder designs across the lineup, with the Ultra reportedly retaining an S Pen slot and the Pro and Edge said to add 50MP ultrawide cameras and a 200MP main on the Edge.