New Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Hints at 60W Charging, Minor Camera Upgrades

As the launch of Samsung’s next-gen flagships draws nearer, the rumor mill is heating up again. This time, we have some juicy details about the Galaxy S26 Ultra‘s camera and charging upgrades. The camera changes may be subtle, but the charging improvements sound like a major step forward.

Leak reveals fresh details about Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera and charging specs

Noted tipster @chunvn8888 recently shared fresh info about the cameras and charging solutions Samsung plans to use in its next flagship Ultra. If they are accurate, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will recycle most of its camera sensors from the S25 Ultra. The 200MP ISOCELL HP2 primary, 50MP ISOCELL JN3 ultrawide, 50MP Sony IMX854 5x periscope, and 12MP Sony IMX874 selfie shooter will reportedly carry over unchanged.

The only meaningful change could be to the 3x telephoto camera, which might see a much-needed upgrade. Samsung is reportedly replacing the aging 10MP unit with a new 12MP ISOCELL S5K3LD sensor. It’s worth noting that other sources have hinted at minor refinements for the primary, selfie, and 5x zoom cameras as well, including larger apertures.

This likely means Samsung is still finalizing the camera specs for the Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of mass production. The phone is also said to include Samsung’s new APV (Advanced Professional Video) codec that drastically reduces video file sizes without losing quality. APV HQ mode reportedly consumes about 1.5 GB per minute of 4K video, while the lower-quality APV LQ mode uses around 750 MB.

A major charging boost is on the way

While the camera changes may leave enthusiasts wanting more, Samsung is apparently preparing a big leap forward in charging tech. The Galaxy S26 Ultra looks set to ship with 60W charging. The same source claims that the new Ultra charges at 55W for the first 15%, then drops to 45W until around 70%, optimizing both speed and battery health. The figures are likely from the latest internal tests.

For the past several years, Samsung’s Ultra flagships have topped out at 45W charging, so this is a major boost. While it’s typical for the charging speed to fluctuate depending on various factors, early estimates suggest the Galaxy S26 Ultra could go from 0–80% in about 30 minutes. If true, it marks a significant improvement over the S25 Ultra’s roughly 50-minute time for the same range.

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