As 2025 heads towards its final stretch, attention in the smartphone world is firmly locked on Samsung’s next big flagship — the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Leaks, supply-chain chatter and early industry reports suggest that Samsung is preparing a meaningful upgrade for 2026, with improvements spanning performance, charging speeds, design and camera hardware.
While nothing is official yet, here’s a clear, up-to-date look at what Indian buyers can realistically expect from the Galaxy S26 Ultra — including its likely launch timeline, pricing and headline specifications.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch timeline: A slight shift expected
Samsung has traditionally unveiled its Galaxy S-series flagships in January. However, multiple industry reports now point to a possible schedule change for 2026.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to debut globally at a Galaxy Unpacked event in mid-to-late February 2026, with India sales likely beginning by late February or early March. The delay is believed to be linked to component availability and optimisation of Samsung’s next-gen silicon and charging hardware.
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Expected price in India
The Galaxy Ultra lineup has consistently sat at the premium end of the market, and the S26 Ultra is unlikely to break that pattern.
In India, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to start at around ₹1,59,999 for the base variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. A marginal price increase over the previous generation is expected due to the exclusive use of Qualcomm’s top-tier chipset and upgraded fast-charging components.
Higher storage variants — 512GB and 1TB — are likely to push the price further north.
Camera upgrades and new design language
Samsung appears ready to refresh the Ultra’s camera design in a noticeable way. Instead of the familiar floating lens rings, the S26 Ultra is tipped to feature a unified, pill-shaped camera island, similar to Samsung’s recent foldable phones.
On the hardware front, photography remains a key focus:
- 200MP primary sensor (likely with a wider f/1.4 aperture)
- 50MP ultra-wide camera
- 12MP 3x telephoto lens
- 50MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom
The wider aperture on the main sensor is expected to significantly improve low-light photography and video performance.
Expected colour options in India
Samsung is also expected to lean into premium finishes once again, with titanium frames continuing across variants. Leaked colour options include:
- Titanium Black
- Titanium Silver
- Titanium White
- Titanium Purple (expected to be the standout ‘hero’ colour for 2026)
Performance, processor and display
Under the hood, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to run exclusively on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, built on an advanced 3nm process. Samsung is expected to market this as a customised “For Galaxy” version, offering improved AI performance, better thermal control and longer battery efficiency.
The display is expected to be a major highlight:
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel
- LTPO refresh rate technology
- New M14 display material
- Peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits
This combination should deliver better outdoor visibility while reducing power consumption during everyday use.
Battery, charging and other key features
While battery capacity is expected to remain at 5,000mAh, charging speeds may finally see a long-awaited jump.
Key expected upgrades include:
- 60W wired fast charging (marketed as Super Fast Charging 3.0)
- 25W wireless charging with Qi2 magnetic support
- Built-in S Pen support
- Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage options from 256GB up to 1TB
- Slightly thinner Grade 5 titanium frame
- IP68 water and dust resistance
The focus appears to be on better efficiency rather than simply increasing battery size.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Expected specifications at a glance
| Feature | Expected Details |
|---|---|
| Launch timeline | Late Feb / Early March 2026 |
| Expected price | From ₹1,59,999 (approx.) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak brightness | Up to 3,000 nits |
| Main camera | 200MP (f/1.4 aperture) |
| Other cameras | 50MP ultra-wide, 12MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x periscope |
| RAM & storage | Up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 60W wired, 25W wireless (Qi2) |
| Build | Titanium frame, IP68 |
| Special features | S Pen, unified camera island |
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What to expect next
As with all pre-launch information, these details are based on leaks and early reports. Samsung is expected to begin teasing the Galaxy S26 series early in 2026, at which point clarity around pricing, launch dates and regional availability will improve.
For now, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be a refinement-heavy flagship — focusing on better efficiency, faster charging and subtle design evolution rather than dramatic overhauls.
