It’s Monday, January 19, 2026, and if you’ve been looking at the Galaxy S25 Ultra, you might want to pause. The rumor mill just shifted into high gear. The thing is, the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t some distant dream—leaks are pointing to a launch as early as February 25, 2026.1
Samsung isn’t just adding megapixels for the sake of it this time. The thing is, they’re finally attacking the “boring” problems—battery drain and slow charging. Or nothing. Let’s be real, we’ve been stuck at 45W for a decade. Those too.
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation with the Galaxy Unpacked event likely set for San Francisco. Here’s what’s being whispered on the ground:
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The “M14” Efficiency Play: Samsung is reportedly using a new M14 OLED panel.2 The thing is, it’s not about making it brighter; it’s about making it 20-30% more power-efficient. You get more screen time without the battery anxiety.
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The 60W Jump: This is the big one. And here’s the kicker—after years of being lapped by Chinese brands, the S26 Ultra is tipped for 60W wired charging.3 We’re talking 0 to 75% in about 30 minutes. Finally.
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Privacy on Display: There’s talk of a “built-in privacy feature” that narrows viewing angles. If you’re tired of the person next to you on the Metro reading your WhatsApp, this is for you. Or nothing.
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Camera Refinement: No 400MP gimmick. The thing is, they’re widening the apertures (f/1.4 on the main) to suck in more light.4 It’s about cleaner night shots, not bigger files. Those too.
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Leaked Specs: The Quick Glance (Jan 2026)
| Feature | Leaked Specification | Why It Matters |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm/2nm) | Faster AI, zero shutter lag. |
| Charging | 60W Wired / 25W Qi2 Wireless | Moves past the 45W speed limit. |
| Battery | 5,100mAh – 5,400mAh | Slightly bigger, much more efficient. |
| Display | 6.9-inch M14 OLED | Better battery life while scrolling. |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X (10.7Gbps) | Built for heavy “On-Device” AI. |
| Primary Cam5 | 200MP (f/1.4 aperture)6 | Cleaner low-light, natural colors.7 |
And Here’s the Kicker…
The pricing is where it gets a bit messy. The thing is, memory costs are skyrocketing in 2026.8 While the US might see a $1,299 start, the Indian market is looking at a potential jump. The S25 Ultra launched at ₹1,29,999, but some analysts are whispering ₹1,34,990 or even ₹1,39,999 for the S26 Ultra base model. Or nothing.
It’s an ongoing situation where the design is also softening. The thing is, those sharp, stabby corners from the Note era are being rounded off to fit the new S Pen. It’s a bit more “human,” a bit less “brick.” Those too.
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