Author: Richard

Do you recall the inaugural Ultra phone? It is commonly acknowledged as the Galaxy S20 Ultra, featuring numerous groundbreaking elements for Samsung’s mobile experience portfolio. It set a benchmark for the industry and heralded a new age, much like how the original Galaxy Note initiated the era of large screens that is now commonplace.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra presents a wealth of new features that demonstrate Samsung’s capacity for smartphone innovation. These include a 108MP primary camera, dual telephoto cameras — featuring a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with “100x Space Zoom” capability — and a substantial 5,000 mAh battery. Additional highlights include 8K video recording, a 40MP front-facing camera, and up to 16GB RAM.

In essence, Samsung established the Ultra category. However, precisely six years later, the landscape for Ultra devices has intensified. While the initial Galaxy S20 Ultra was a photographic powerhouse, the new Galaxy S26 Ultra faces tougher competition with superior pro-photography features. Having tested several and observed leaks of others, here are the three additional Ultra phone attributes that the forthcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra should emulate and the reasons behind it.

A refreshed camera system with a photography kit

The Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a commendable all-around camera, yet it pales in comparison to some features offered by its three main current and upcoming rival Ultra models.

All three primary competitors — the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Ultra — either currently provide or are anticipated to provide an optional photography kit. Xiaomi deserves recognition for initiating this trend, with others following closely behind. Although the Vivo and Oppo Ultra models have yet to be officially introduced, we’ve already witnessed the former at <a data-analytics-id="