The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut early in 2026, likely featuring a trio of flagship models: the Pro, Edge, and Ultra. As the launch timeline approaches, key hardware details, particularly regarding the camera systems, are emerging from supply chain reports. The latest reports about the cameras on these devices haven’t been too encouraging. Now, the latest leak seems to confirm the bad news for those hoping for big camera upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup.
The latest bits of information come from the South Korean outlet ET News. According to the report, specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series cameras are already final. The leaked information suggests that the new flagship lineup will maintain sensor resolutions largely consistent with the previous generation. There will also be no major camera changes at the hardware level in most cases. So Samsung will continue to focus on software-level refinement rather than major hardware overhaul.
Samsung Galaxy S26 camera specs finalized, and they are—too much—familiar
Reports indicate that the core camera hardware of the Galaxy S26 Pro will mirror its predecessor. The setup could include a 50MP primary lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP lens with 3x optical zoom. There’s also a 12MP front-facing sensor.
A similar pattern emerges for the top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaked specifications maintain the established high-resolution array: a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and a dual telephoto configuration. The phone may feature a 10MP sensor with 3x zoom and a 50MP sensor with 5x zoom. Early reports suggested that Samsung could go for a new, powerful 200MP Sony sensor. However, the latest leaks have thrown a wrench into those hopes.
The only resolution increase noted in the leaks applies to the middle-tier Galaxy S26 Edge, where the ultrawide lens reportedly increases from 12MP to 50MP. The main and front-facing sensors on this model are expected to remain unchanged.
Focus on computational processing
While the base camera hardware on the Galaxy S26 series will be fairly familiar, there could still be some improvements in certain parameters. For instance, the Ultra’s main lens could feature an f/1.4 aperture. This physical change would significantly improve light capture and low-light performance, regardless of the megapixel count.
Ultimately, the most significant camera improvements on the Galaxy S26 series will depend on the software. Samsung will probably also rely on the computational capabilities of the upcoming Snapdragon and Exynos chips. These new SoCs will handle more complex AI-driven scene recognition and image stacking.
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