New leaks suggest Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will tackle a persistent image quality issue. Tipster Ice Universe claims photos from the S26 Ultra will show less banding in gradient areas compared to the S25 Ultra, indicating a software processing fix despite using the same primary sensor.
Additional leaks reveal a 'Very White' color option and a potential new 'Flex Magic Pixel' OLED display with configurable viewing angles for privacy. This display is the result of over five years of development.
However, the phone is expected to see a price increase due to rising DRAM and NAND flash costs, driven by high demand from AI data centers. The S26 Ultra is rumored for unveiling on February 25th, with availability possibly starting March 11th.