Samsung’s next flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is set to feature a game-changing display and subtle design upgrades, but its camera may leave many fans disappointed.

A flurry of leaks has surfaced, giving us the clearest picture yet of what to expect when the device launches in early 2026.

New renders published by Android Headlines suggest Samsung is making subtle but important design tweaks, while other leaks hint at both exciting and underwhelming changes.

The Ultra is tipped to feature curvier corners and a new camera block housing three of its four rear lenses – a departure from the free-floating design of the S25 Ultra.

At 7.9mm thick, it’s slightly slimmer than its predecessor, although the protruding camera island could still add some bulk.

But while the phone’s design may be shifting, its camera specs look familiar.

Reports from ETNews claim the Ultra will keep the same setup: a 200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto and 50MP 5x telephoto, alongside a 12MP selfie camera.

If accurate, this would mark the second year running without major imaging upgrades – a move that may disappoint many Samsung enthusiasts.

Where Samsung is innovating, however, is in privacy and display technology.

As reported last week, multiple leaks from One UI 8.5 builds show the S26 Ultra introducing a Privacy Display – a system-level feature that reduces viewing angles to stop prying eyes.

Users will reportedly be able to customise conditions for when it activates, such as in crowded spaces, or automatically when banking apps are opened.

A “Maximum Privacy” mode could make the screen appear dimmer from side angles, powered by Samsung’s new Flex Magic Pixel technology.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, promising faster performance and improved AI processing.

Samsung is also said to be ditching titanium for aluminium in the phone’s frame, a move designed to cut costs and improve heat dissipation.