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Samsung’s next flagship family may be arriving with a familiar camera setup. According to reliable leaker IceUniverse, all three Galaxy S26 models—the S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra—are expected to share the same 3x telephoto camera: a 10MP ISOCELL sensor. If true, that would be a notable holdover from the S25 lineup rather than the kind of jump many had hoped for.
What the leak actually says
The tip specifies a 10MP 1/3.94-inch ISOCELL sensor with 1.0µm pixel pitch and a 36° field of view behind an f/2.4 lens. In short: a 67mm-equivalent, f/2.4 3x module—very similar to what appeared in the Galaxy S25 and S25+ models.
- Sensor: 10MP ISOCELL
- Size: 1/3.94"
- Pixel pitch: 1.0µm
- Aperture / FoV: f/2.4, 36° (≈67mm)
- Effective pixel count: 10MP (not 12MP)
IceUniverse’s post — shared via the PhoneArt account — is explicit that the three phones use the same 3x camera hardware. That leaves little room for differentiation in telephoto performance across the range, including the Ultra model.
Why this matters for photography
On paper, a 10MP f/2.4 67mm module is serviceable for mid-range telephoto shots, but it’s not a headline-grabbing upgrade. Notably, the sensor doesn’t support pixel binning or the kind of enhanced digital zoom tricks that can improve detail and low-light performance. For users hoping the Ultra would receive a larger or higher-resolution 3x sensor, this leak will feel like a disappointment.
Remember: Samsung’s S25 series already leaned conservative on camera upgrades. The S25 Ultra got a higher-resolution ultrawide sensor (50MP) that wasn’t physically larger, while the standard and Plus models kept essentially the same camera stack. If S26 continues that pattern, most of the imaging improvements may focus on software or other lenses, not the 3x module itself.
When will we get official details?
Rumors place the Galaxy S26 announcement on February 25. That’s when Samsung will either confirm the spec list or surprise us with something different. Until then, this leak gives us a cautious preview: don’t expect a dramatic telephoto overhaul, but watch for computational camera upgrades and other tweaks elsewhere in the system.
Whether you’re shopping for a telephoto specialist or just tracking Samsung’s flagship strategy, this early leak sets expectations low for 3x optics—and raises the question: will software save what the hardware doesn’t change?
Source: gsmarena
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