Rumors suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 6.89-inch display, which Samsung will likely round up to 6.9 inches in marketing materials. This is only a tiny increase from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 6.86-inch screen, also rounded up to 6.9 inches.
Improved Display Technology
While the screen size remains almost identical, leaks hint at enhancements in display quality. According to leaker Ice Universe, the S26 Ultra will include “some of Samsung’s core display technologies,” though exact details haven’t been revealed yet. This suggests potential improvements in brightness, color accuracy, or refresh rate.
Camera Upgrades and Changes
- Main Camera: Same sensor as the S25 Ultra but with a wider f/1.4 aperture, allowing 47% more light to reach the sensor.
- 5x Telephoto Lens: Expected to remain unchanged.
- 3x Telephoto Lens: Surprisingly, may be a downgrade compared to its predecessor.
Conclusion
Although the screen size increase is negligible, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to bring other display and camera improvements, making it a subtle but meaningful upgrade over the previous generation.