Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Expected Launch, Price, Design, Camera, Specs & More

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Expected Launch Date

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be officially announced in January 2026. For the Indian market, the launch window is anticipated to fall between January 14 and 25, 2026, based on Samsung's typical release patterns. Following the announcement, sales for the S26 Ultra are likely to begin in February 2026, making it one of the first major flagship smartphone releases of the year.

Expected Price

For the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, pricing details based on current leaks and market trends as of July 2025 are as follows:

India Pricing

• Base Variant (12GB RAM/256GB storage):

  • Expected price range: ₹1,29,999 to ₹1,59,990

• Higher Storage Options:

  • Models with 512GB or 1TB storage are expected to be priced higher, with exact figures to be revealed at launch.

  • The premium over the base variant typically ranges from ₹10,000–₹20,000 for each higher tier of storage, reflecting patterns seen in previous Ultra models.

Global Pricing

• Estimated Price: The global launch price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to be around $1,495 to $1,700 for the base configuration.

• Additional storage options are expected to increase the price proportionally, similar to trends in previous Galaxy Ultra releases.

Note: Prices may vary depending on region, local taxes, and offers at the time of sale.

Design & Build

• Material: Likely to feature premium materials—titanium frame for Ultra model

• Display: 6.9-inch (some rumors say 6.81-inch) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display

  • Refresh Rate: Up to 144 Hz or even 165 Hz in some leaks

  • Peak Brightness: Above 2,600 nits

  • Slimmer Bezels: Increased screen-to-body ratio

  • COE OLED tech: Thinner, brighter, more efficient panel for better battery life

• Refined Rear Panel: More minimalistic, seamless camera housing design

• S Pen: Remains integrated, following mixed results from internal tests on removing it.

Camera Features

• Main Camera:

  • 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor (Sony sensor option also rumored)

  • Large 1/1.1” lens size for enhanced detail and low-light performance

• Ultra-wide Camera:

  • 50MP sensor

• Periscope Telephoto:

  • 50MP sensor

  • 5× optical zoom

• Secondary Telephoto:

  • 12MP sensor

  • 3× optical zoom (upgraded from the 10MP sensor in the S25 Ultra)

• Selfie Camera:

  • 12MP sensor

  • Possible under-display camera technology

  • Supports 4K video recording

• New Features:

  • Laser autofocus for faster and more accurate focusing

  • Samsung ProVisual Engine for improved sharpness and color accuracy, especially in low-light conditions

  • Video recording capabilities up to 8K resolution

Key Specifications

Performance

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (Elite 2), overclocked “For Galaxy” edition for enhanced speed and AI capability

• RAM: Up to 16GB for seamless multitasking and gaming

• Cooling: Larger vapor chamber for sustained performance under heavy load

• AI Features: Enhanced onboard AI and camera processing.

Additional Highlights

• Enhanced Display Technology: COE OLED expected to boost brightness, efficiency, and slim profile

• Battery: May use new silicon-carbon chemistry, aiming for greater capacity with same physical size

• Design Tweaks: Slimmer frame, more premium look, more efficient space use.

• Colors: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow (expected).

Image Credits: sondesix/ Twitter

Disclaimer: The details regarding the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, including launch dates, pricing, design, and specifications, are based on current rumors and leaks as of July 2025. These may change before the official release. For accurate and updated information, please refer to official Samsung announcements at launch.