https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20260103073502
Galaxy S26 Ultra 'Surprise Transformation'... 10 Things That Have Changed
IT media PhonArena cited IT tipster Anthony (@TheGalox_) and recently reported 10 major upgrade elements expected to be applied to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
▲Display with Significantly Improved Efficiency
M14 OLED technology applied (20~30% higher energy efficiency compared to M13 OLED)
▲Built-in Privacy Screen
▲New Lens and Coating Technology
Improved lens coating technology reduces light scattering.
▲Larger Main and Telephoto Camera Apertures
Rear main camera aperture f/1.7 -> f/1.4
5x zoom telephoto camera f/3.4 -> f/2.9
▲Wider Selfie Camera Field of View
Front camera field of view widened to 22mm
▲Faster Wired and Wireless Charging
Maximum 60W super-fast charging (charges battery from 0% to 50% in under 15 minutes)
▲Faster and More Efficient Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite 5th generation installed
(However, there are observations that a 'Galaxy exclusive' AP based on Samsung Foundry's 2nm process and GAA (Gate-All-Around) transistors could be applied.)
▲Enhanced Video Control Features with Autofocus and Sharpness
New camera assistant function -> Adjusts excessive sharpness more smoothly.
Autofocus transition speed setting -> Allows users to directly adjust the speed when shifting focus from foreground subjects to background subjects.
▲Faster Memory
LPDDR5X RAM with a maximum speed of 10.7Gbps applied
(Reduces shutter lag by performing multi-frame HDR processing up to 25% faster)
▲Thinner Design
Increased battery capacity (5100~5400mAh)
Device thickness (8.2mm -> 7.9mm)
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