Samsung finally comes out and reveals its highly anticipated release date Galaxy S26 Ultrascheduled to be released on February 25, 2026. Other S26 models and new wearables are expected to follow. Now that it’s finally out, I think it has multiple aspects that need improvement compared to the previous generation flagship S25 Ultra, including the camera, design, and more. If it delivers on these aspects, it will be a better product than the S25 Ultra. Read on to learn the details.
A better telephoto camera
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has two telephoto lenses. Yes, two. But none of them come close to the features of Chinese flagships like the Vivo X300 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 17 Ultra. It’s time for Samsung to bring bigger sensors to the S series, or at least introduce features like telephoto macro capabilities, which will make the overall experience more diverse. However, according to current reports, the S26 Ultra may end up using the same main telephoto camera as the S25 Ultra.
rounded corners
The Galaxy S25 Ultra offers significant improvements over the S24 Ultra in terms of holding comfort. The edges become softer and no longer dig into your palm. If the S26 Ultra further softens the corners, it will bring a more refined experience compared to the S25 Ultra.
This year, reports that Samsung may follow Apple’s lead and switch to aluminum and ditch titanium may be one of the biggest hints of what to expect this year.
Better touch and integration
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has good haptics, but it’s not great, at least not as good as the Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro. Excellent tactile sensation significantly improves the overall sensory experience. Thanks to subtle haptic feedback integration, clicks feel more tactile, interactions feel softer, and the user interface feels more premium. If the S26 Ultra improves on this aspect, it will offer a better experience compared to the upcoming S25 Ultra.
More batteries
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging. When you think about it, that’s not very competitive compared to some recent flagships, including the OnePlus 15 and Realme GT 8 Pro. This is largely because Samsung still hasn’t chosen silicon-carbon battery technology. Based on recent industry videos and reports, Samsung appears to be waiting for the technology to mature, but it remains to be seen how Samsung’s loyal users will respond to this approach in the long term.
