Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra May Get Selfie Camera Upgrade, Raising Competition for Apple

Tech enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, curious to see what upgrades the company will introduce this time. The new Galaxy S26 series is expected to be unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on February 25. The lineup may include the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, Galaxy Buds 4, and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.

Ahead of the official launch, fresh leaks about the S26 Ultra’s selfie camera have surfaced.

Expected Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications

According to a post on X by well-known tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature a 12-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The camera is rumored to include:

• 1/3.2-inch Sony sensor

• f/2.2 aperture

• 1.12µm pixel size

• 85-degree wide field-of-view

While the megapixel count may remain the same as its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the sensor itself is expected to be upgraded, potentially delivering improved image quality and better low-light performance.

Quad Rear Camera Setup

The flagship smartphone is expected to feature a powerful quad-camera system, including:

• 200MP primary sensor with OIS

• 50MP ultra-wide camera (f/1.9)

• 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS

• 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS

This setup suggests Samsung is aiming to strengthen its position in the premium smartphone camera segment.

Display and Performance

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to sport a large 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It may also include a new privacy display feature and protection from Corning Gorilla Armor 2 for enhanced durability.

For performance and multitasking, the phone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It could pack a 5000mAh battery with 60W wired fast charging support.

If these leaks prove accurate, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could emerge as a serious contender in the flagship market, intensifying competition — especially for Apple in the premium smartphone space.