Samsung is preparing for a major design change with its upcoming flagship model – the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to information coming from the Korean portal Newsis, the new model will abandon the current design with individual, protruding lenses and return to the concept of “island with cameras”, which was last seen on the popular Galaxy S21 Ultra. This move marks an interesting combination of the past and the future.
The reason for returning to the old design solution lies in technical requirements. New and more advanced camera sensors, larger in size, require additional space inside the case. The “island” design allows for better organization of cameras and internal components, which is key to integrating larger hardware without compromising on the thinness of the device.
It is precisely this paradox – larger cameras in a thinner case – that Samsung plans to solve with a smart engineering approach. By consolidating the cameras into a single module, better space utilization is achieved, which makes it possible to reduce the overall thickness of the phone. Thus, this design return actually brings a functional advantage, and not just an aesthetic change.
Along with the redesign, significant improvements in photo quality are also expected. Although the main sensor will remain 200 MP, it will get a wider aperture (f/1.4), which will result in better performance in low light conditions. An even more important upgrade is coming for the 3x telephoto camera, which should jump from 10 MP to even 50 MP, bringing noticeably better quality when zooming.
All in all, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be the most exciting model in the series in recent years. The combination of retro design and modern technology shows how Samsung is strategically responding to the competition while bringing innovations that offer users better photos and a more stylish device.