Samsung can't just slap a 'Pro' label on the Galaxy S26 and call it a day. Here's what it must do to justify the name

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G is set to make its debut in mid-January 2026, continuing Samsung’s tradition of unveiling flagship devices at the start of

Next year's Galaxy S family may see Samsung release a Galaxy S26 Pro. If handled correctly, it could be a game-changer.

In July, Ice Universe tweeted that the Galaxy S26 Ultra would use Samsung's own ISOCELL HP2 sensor in its primary camera, the same 200-megapixel model it's relied on since the S23 Ultra in 2023, but that the S26 Ultra's primary camera would feature a " large aperture ." Today, Ice elaborated that the camera will come with an f/1.4 aperture.

Early rumors related to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge had suggested minor improvements in terms of battery capacity. However, the latest report, coming from the Chinese tipster Instant Digital on Weibo,

A second leak suggests the Galaxy S26 Edge could get a 4,400mAh battery, strengthening rumors of a much-needed upgrade over its predecessor.

The flagship model, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is reported to maintain a 5,000mAh battery—the same as the previous generation—while others suggest a bump to 5,500mAh. Rumors also s