Samsung is all set to host its Galaxy Unpacked on Feb. 25, where the tech giant is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 series. As part of the lineup, the company could introduce Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones, along with the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Ahead of the event, a new leak about the camera configuration of the Galaxy S26 Ultra suggests that the premium handset could be launched with a similar front-facing shooter like its predecessor: Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Tipster Ice Universe, in a post on X, claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 12-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. It will come with a 1/3.2-inch Sony sensor, an f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size, as well as an 85-degree wide field-of-view.
It seems that I forgot to add information about the front camera of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It is like this: 12MP , SONY, 1/3.2" , 1.12um F2.2 85° https://t.co/w652u985XJ
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) February 16, 2026
The recent link is in line with earlier reports about Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to be introduced with a 12-megapixel front camera. However, the company has not confirmed any details about the Galaxy S26 series yet.
Recently, Samsung released a teaser that highlights an innovative feature, Privacy Display technology, set to debut in the Galaxy S26 series. It is particularly useful in scenarios involving sensitive or intimate content. In the clip, a smartphone user can be seen on a moving train checking out a suggestive piece of literature. As soon as the neighbours turn their eyes to the screen, it become obscured from side angles.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to carry a quad rear camera setup, which comprises a 200-megapixel (f/1.4) main shooter with OIS. Apart from that, it could feature a 50-megapixel (f/1.9) ultrawide camera that has 120-degree field of view, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS as well as a 10-megapixel telephoto camera that may offer 3x optical zoom and OIS.
Earlier, it was reported that the smartphone is rumoured to feature a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that will offer up to 120Hz of refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection.
It is said to be powered by the octa core custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset that is built on a 3nm process. Also, customers can expect it to come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
Under the hood, the device is said to have a 5,000mAh battery that supports up to 60W wired fast charging.
As per the official announcement, the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event is set to take place in San Francisco, California at 1 PM ET (11:30 PM in India) on Feb. 25.
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