Leak
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera System Detailed — 200MP Sensor With Variable Aperture
Key points
- 200MP sensor with variable aperture f/1.7–f/3.5 — first in the Galaxy S lineup.
- Camera island reportedly smaller than S25 Ultra despite larger sensor.
- Supply chain documents suggest a new aperture mechanism supplier, replacing the previous fixed design.
- Launch expected alongside the standard Galaxy S26 lineup in January 2027.
Summary
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Leaked supply chain documents reveal the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will ship with a new 200MP primary sensor featuring a variable aperture system ranging from f/1.7 to f/3.5 — a first for the Galaxy S series. The aperture mechanism is said to be sourced from a new supplier, with Samsung moving away from its previous fixed-aperture approach.
The leak also details a redesigned camera housing that reduces the overall camera island footprint by approximately 8% compared to the S25 Ultra, despite the larger sensor. No official confirmation from Samsung as of publication.
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