"The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was one of the most reliable phones launched last year. It had a big, sharp screen with a unique anti-reflective coating, powerful performance, and versatile cameras. However, I couldn't use it full-time because of an ergonomically poor design and an aging telephoto camera. There have been rumors pointing toward similar downsides for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. I'm concerned about Samsung's upcoming flagship phone."
"Samsung has relied on the same sensor for 3x zoom capabilities for a couple of years now. It was weak last year, when Apple pushed the limits in videography with its 4x telephoto camera, and Chinese manufacturers had perfected portraits and macro shots with improved processing. If it is the same telephoto camera in 2026, it doesn't stand a chance against competitors."
The Galaxy S25 Ultra combined a large, sharp display with a unique anti-reflective coating, strong performance, and versatile cameras but suffered from poor ergonomics and an aging telephoto module. Reports indicate the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, a 10MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP 5x telephoto sensor. The 3x telephoto appears unchanged from prior years and may lag behind competitors' 4x telephoto and enhanced portrait processing. If the 3x sensor remains the same, improved post-processing or relying on high-resolution 200MP crops may be necessary.
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