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Samsung Said to Drop Galaxy S26 Camera Upgrades to Hold Price, Pushing Back Production

Industry outlets tie the reversal to Apple holding the iPhone 17 entry price, according to unconfirmed reports.

Overview

  • South Korea’s The Elec reports the Galaxy S26 will reuse the Galaxy S25’s camera modules: 50MP main, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide.
  • The planned sensor upgrades were reportedly canceled late in development to avoid a higher starting price for the base S26.
  • Production of the Galaxy S26 and S26+ is said to be delayed to early 2026 as internal layouts are revised to fit the unchanged cameras.
  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra is reportedly entering mass production this month, advancing ahead of the other models.
  • Any camera gains on the base S26 are expected to stem from image processing and software rather than new hardware, per the reports.