I’ve been tracking the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks for months, but the latest 3D renders from Evan Blass have finally given us a clear look at what’s actually changing. If you were hoping for a total revolution, you might be surprised—Samsung is leaning into “comfort” this year over sharp, industrial lines.
Here is your first real look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is expected to headline the Unpacked event on February 25, 2026.
Design: The Death of Sharp Corners
The most immediate thing I noticed? The corners. Samsung is ditching the sharp, “boxy” feel of the S25 Ultra in favor of rounded corners.
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Ergonomics First: This is a huge win for your palms. It makes the massive 6.9-inch frame much more comfortable to hold for long periods.
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Camera Island: The rear cameras are shifting to a vertical “pill-shaped” island, similar to what we’ve seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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Slimmer Profile: It’s tipped to be even thinner at 7.9mm and lighter at 214 grams.
Display: Privacy Built-In
Samsung is reportedly introducing a new “Flex Magic” privacy technology.
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Shoulder-Surfer Proof: The display is designed to limit viewing angles, meaning people standing next to you on the metro can’t peek at your private messages or passwords.
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Peak Brightness: Expect a blinding 2,600 to 3,000 nits on that 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel.
Performance: The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
This is where the S26 Ultra truly earns its “Ultra” title. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which is built on a hyper-efficient 3nm process.
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CPU Speed: The Prime cores are clocked at a staggering 4.61GHz.
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RAM & Storage: You’re looking at up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
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AI Power: The new NPU is 37% faster, which will be essential for the next generation of “Agentic AI” features in One UI 8.5.
Battery: The 60W Milestone
I know, I know—45W was starting to feel ancient. Samsung is finally bumping the wired charging speed to 60W.
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The Math: You can reportedly get from 0% to 75% in just 30 minutes.
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Capacity: It’s sticking with a 5,000mAh battery, but the more efficient chipset should mean better actual screen-on time.
Why it matters: Samsung is focusing on “usability” rather than “numbers.” The rounded corners and faster charging solve the two biggest complaints about the Ultra line. However, don’t look for built-in magnets for Qi2 charging; it looks like you’ll still need a specific case for that.
The S26 Ultra is expected to start at €1,469 (approx. ₹1,40,000 in India) for the 256GB model.
Are you ready to trade those sharp corners for a more comfortable grip, or did you prefer the “Note-like” boxy look? Let me know, and I’ll keep you posted as the official invite drops!
