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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera tipped: Check out the expected launch date, specifications, price, and more
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera upgrade is making waves, as fresh leaks suggest a shift to a larger 200 MP Sony sensor, marking a strategic departure from Samsung's in‑house ISOCELL chips . This 1/1.1‑inch sensor promises dramatically improved low‑light capture and image clarity, outshining the already impressive 200 MP camera on the S25 Ultra. Outdated limitations in zoom and autonomy could fade as Samsung pairs this powerhouse lens with enhancements like upgraded laser autofocus, a smarter ProVisual Engine, and tighter optical systems. Slated for release in January 2026, this camera-first flagship could redefine smartphone photography standards. Stick around—we'll unpack why this upgrade could make every shot feel professional. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra expected launch date January 2026 is the anticipated launch date for the Galaxy S26 series. But as of this moment, nothing is confirmed Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera details leaked On the flagship phone, Samsung is anticipated to include a new, larger 200-megapixel primary camera sensor. It is expected that the Galaxy S25 Ultra successor will come with 16GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 CPU. On Weibo, Chinese tipster Fixed Focus Digital stated that a 1/1.1-inch, 200-megapixel Sony CMOS sensor will be included in Samsung's next Galaxy S26 Ultra. This sensor is anticipated to be used by Samsung's primary camera. A significant improvement above the 1/1.3-inch sensor featured in the Galaxy S25 Ultra and earlier generations would be this rumoured 1/1.1-inch 200-megapixel sensor. When compared to the existing 200-megapixel cameras, the rumoured camera sensor might improve image quality. Additionally, it would signal a change in Samsung's approach to imaging. For the Galaxy Ultra devices, the South Korean company has so far utilized its proprietary 200-megapixel sensors. There are plans to enhance the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera. A recent rumour indicated that a 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor would be included with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone might have a 50-megapixel periscope sensor with a 5x optical zoom, a 12-megapixel 3x telephoto sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The next-generation ProVisual Engine is anticipated to be included. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra other expected specifications Design and Display The enormous 6.9-inch display size of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely retained. However, Samsung has decreased the bezel amount, increasing the screen-to-body ratio and providing a more engaging visual experience. Following disappointing results without the digitiser, Samsung decided to retain both functions, even though initial studies contemplated deleting the S Pen and its digitiser. Modifications to the design are subtle. Samsung has improved the back panel for a more streamlined appearance, but the general design will be the same as the previous model. A more integrated camera module that eliminates visual clutter will replace the phone's protruding "chip-like" camera rings. Cooling and Performance Samsung intends to incorporate Qualcomm's most recent Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset into the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung has chosen not to release a separate Exynos model, hence the same processor will power all global variants. The TSMC-made 3nm Snapdragon chip will now serve as the primary CPU after a previously planned 2nm Samsung chip was abandoned. The gadget probably has an overclocked "For Galaxy" version of this processor for improved performance. To control heat, Samsung is anticipated to enhance the cooling system with a larger vapour chamber—roughly 1.2 times the size of the one seen in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This enhancement could increase battery efficiency and attempts to ensure consistent performance even under demanding conditions. Storage and Memory Three storage capacities—256GB, 512GB, and 1TB—will probably be available for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Even on the lowest model, each variant will come with 16GB of RAM to allow users to multitask without sacrificing performance. These leaks give a clear idea of what to expect, even though the official debut is still a few months away. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra expected price The price has not been revealed yet.
India Today
14-07-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to get a big camera upgrade
Samsung is said to be working on a big camera upgrade for its next flagship phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. As per a new rumour coming from China, the phone could switch to a Sony-made 200-megapixel main camera sensor, which is larger than what the company currently Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with Samsung's own 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor, but the upcoming Sony sensor is said to be slightly bigger in size. A larger sensor can allow more light in, which usually means better photos, especially in low light. This would be Sony's first 200MP camera sensor, and Samsung may be planning to use it for the first time in the S26 Ultra. However, the same report also mentions that Samsung could delay this camera upgrade to the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which may arrive in 2027. So it's not fully confirmed whether the S26 Ultra will get it or leak also shares other expected details about the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone will likely retain the same 6.9-inch display size, but with even thinner bezels this time, which could give users more screen in the same body size. The design may mostly stay the same, but there will be one noticeable change—Samsung might remove the large, raised camera rings from the back panel. These rings were part of the S25 Ultra's design, and not everyone was a fan of how they looked. The new design could be cleaner and more refined. The phone will still come with an IP68 rating, so it should remain water and dust resistant. As for the S Pen, Samsung had reportedly tested the phone without a digitiser (the layer that helps with stylus input), but the results were not good. So, the company is expected to stick with the digitiser, which means the writing and drawing experience with the S Pen should remain the performance side, the S26 Ultra is likely to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Elite chip, which is expected to be built on TSMC's 3nm process. There were talks of Samsung using its own 2nm chip, but that plan has reportedly been dropped. Samsung may again get a special 'For Galaxy' version of the chip, which usually comes with some extra manage heat, the phone could include a larger vapor chamber cooling system—possibly up to 1.2 times bigger than what the S25 Ultra had. This would help the phone stay cooler during gaming or heavy use and could also help improve battery is also said to be offering more RAM this time. All variants—whether it's 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB—are expected to ship with 16GB of RAM, which would make multitasking and overall performance smoother. If Samsung sticks to its usual schedule, the Galaxy S26 Ultra should launch in January next year. As none of this is official yet, people are advised to take the details with a pinch of salt.- Ends
Engadget
11-07-2025
- Engadget
The Morning After: First impressions of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and the rest
It's the summer, so that means Samsung foldables, wearables and awkward celebrity appearances. This year, the company introduced three new folding smartphones, but that didn't include the rumored 'ultra' trifold — that's coming later this year . The Galaxy Fold 7 ( $2,000 ) has a bigger 8-inch unfolded screen and a camera array that matches the S25 Ultra. However, there's no more support for the S Pen. Removing the digitizer layer for styluses meant Samsung could make the device even thinner. The Z Fold 7 now has a primary 200-megapixel sensor, similar to the one used in the S25 Ultra and S25 Edge. This fixes one of the big complaints we've had with foldables: cameras that didn't match the abilities of more traditional Galaxy phones. Especially when Fold devices always cost more. Talking of costs, Samsung has bumped the price up to $2,000 — that's $100 more than last year's Fold 6. The Z Flip 7 ( $1,100 ) finally has a full-screen 4.1-inch cover screen, a bigger battery and a normal proportioned (21:9) foldable screen once you've opened it. Oh, and that's bigger too, from 6.4 to 6.9 inches. While Samsung didn't notably upgrade the cameras, it managed to add 300mAh of battery while making an even thinner foldable. Unfolded, it's almost as thin as the S25 Edge, a phone where the whole point of existing was to be thin. There are fractions of a millimeter in it – and if you include the Edge's chunky camera, the Flip 7 seems technically thinner. Then there's the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE ( $900 ), Samsung's first fan-edition foldable. Barring a shift to a homemade Exynos chip and Samsung's 2025 software additions, like the Now Brief, this is… a Z Flip 6 from last year. The hardware looks (is?) identical, which is a bit of a disappointment when FE devices are pitched as more reasonably priced Galaxy devices. The timing sucked too. Thanks to Prime Day, you could buy last year's Z Flip 6 this week for $100 less than pre-ordering the Z Flip 7 FE. — Mat Smith Get Engadget's newsletter delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! Speaking of which, Amazon's Prime Day has been a whole-week affair. The end is in sight, though — it all ends tonight. We've pulled together the best Prime Day deals still in stock, and while there's a lot of predictable gear (Amazon hardware, so much audio stuff), the sale remains one of the best times to buy tech like robot vacuums, kitchen appliances and, hey, maybe even a Surface Laptop. Continue reading. Grok, X's built-in chatbot, took a hard turn toward antisemitism following a recent update. Amid unprompted, hateful rhetoric against Jews, it even began referring to itself as MechaHitler — a boss enemy from 1992's Wolfenstein 3D. The company admitted there were areas where Grok's training could be improved. 'We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts.' Chatbots, like Grok, are built on large language models (LLMs) designed to mimic natural language. LLMs are pretrained on giant swaths of text, including books, academic papers and, yes, the contents of the internet, including X/Twitter. If an AI model hasn't seen hateful, anti-antisemitic content, it won't be aware of the patterns that inform that kind of speech, including phrases such as 'Heil Hitler.' Is this due to X's user base shifting to the right in recent years, changing the mix of what Grok was being trained on? Maybe, but maybe not. Igor Bonifacic took a deeper look. Continue reading. When the Switch 2 launched, one GameStop store used a stapler a little too aggressively to attach receipts to retail boxes, puncturing Switch 2 screens and ruining several people's days. GameStop is trying to turn debacle lemons into charitable lemonade. It's auctioning off the infamous stapler responsible for the incident, with the proceeds benefiting the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. You'll get not only some naughty stationery but also one of the Switch 2 consoles that it broke. Continue reading. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order deals — best telco and retail offers in Australia
The wait is over — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-orders are now open in Australia! The South Korean electronics giant unveiled the new device at its Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event, and it's the company's lightest and thinnest Fold yet. When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is only 8.9mm thick — only 0.7mm thicker than the S25 Ultra — and when unfolded, it's just 4.2mm thick. When you consider that the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge has a thickness of 5.8mm, that's seriously impressive. Add to this a weight of just 215g (3g lighter than the S25 Ultra), and it's clear that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a true feat of engineering. But what really pushes the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into true flagship territory is its upgraded camera, which now boasts the same 200MP main sensor as the S25 Ultra. Throw in that phone's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could arguably be considered Samsung's most premium smartphone ever. As we've come to expect, Australia's leading retailers and carriers are providing enticing bonuses for customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 7 before its August 1 release. To make things easier for you, we've compiled a list of the top Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order offers in Australia. In terms of Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order incentives, most Aussie retailers and carriers are offering the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB version, effectively saving you AU$200 on the larger model's RRP. As always, those looking to pre-order the Samsung's latest premium foldable from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone will have the option of buying it outright or paying it off over 12, 24 or 36 months. Samsung: pre-order Galaxy Z Fold 7 to receive a free storage upgrade worth AU$200 Samsung is offering an excellent for those looking to buy direct from the source: score the 512GB model for AU$2,899, which is the same price as the 256GB version —that's a neat AU$200 saving. If you need even more storage, the 1TB model is also AU$200 off, bringing its price down to AU$3,349 (originally AU$3,549). Amazon: Get a bonus storage upgrade for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 plus AU$300 Amazon store credit Not only will you save AU$200 on the 512GB Z Fold 7 at Amazon, effectively getting it for the price of the 256GB model, you'll also get AU$300 credit to spend on the retailer's site. Vodafone: Save up to AU$300 when preordering the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on a plan If you're planning on getting the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on plan, you may want to consider this offer: pre-order the Z Fold 7 with a qualifying 24 or 36-month Vodafone plan, and you'll save AU$300 on the 512GB and 1TB models, or AU$250 on the 256GB model, over your repayment period. Additionally, you can get up to AU$700 in bonus trade-in value for your old handset. Monthly cost (512GB model, 24 months): AU$169.62Total cost on a 24-month plan: AU$4,070.88Minimum cost: AU$2,952 Optus: Get AU$800 in Samsung eStore credit when preordering the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Optus on an eligible plan and receive an AU$800 credit to spend on Samsung's online store. A great option for those thinking of picking up the new Galaxy Watch 8 or a new set of Galaxy Buds. Monthly cost: AU$175.78Total cost on a 24-month plan: AU$4,194.72Minimum cost: AU$2,953.72 JB Hi-Fi: Get the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB option Much like we're seeing at other retailers, customers can purchase the 512GB model Galaxy Z Fold 7 for the price of the 256GB version. Additionally, the 1TB option is now available for AU$3,149 — a saving of AU$400 from its original price of AU$3,549. Chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Cover Display 6.3 inches OLED (2376 x 968, 120Hz) Main display 7.6 inches OLED (2160 x 1856, 120Hz) RAM 12GB Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Rear cameras 50MP wide (f/1.8), 12MP ultra wide (f/2.2, 123°), 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4) Front camera 10MP (f/2.2, FOV: 85°) Under display camera 4MP (f/1.8, 85°) Battery 4,400 mAh Charging 25W wired, 10-15W wireless Colors Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White Size Folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1mm; Unfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6mm Weight 239g
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Epic Samsung deals! Pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7 to score a free storage upgrade, plus 30% off the latest Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds products
When the foldable fone revolution first started back in 2019, Samsung led the charge, and now the South Korean manufacturer is back with its seventh-generation foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — arguably its most impressive smartphones to date. When open, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a massive 8-inch interior display. It's also significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessor, with its closed thickness nearly matching that of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. On top of being thin enough to pass as a regular slate-style smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 now boasts the same 200MP main camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset as found in the S25 Ultra and S25 Edge. Add to this its multiple displays and folding form factor, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 now takes the crown as Samsung's most premium phone. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 now sports a cover display that goes all the way to the edges, making it even more useful while closed, as well as an inner display that's taller and wider than before. Samsung is a Tom's Guide preferred partner (What does that mean?) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: pre-order to receive a free storage upgrade worth AU$200 Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, is seriously impressive. It's packed with top-notch specs, mirroring the power of the S25 Ultra, and even boasts a similar camera setup led by a 200MP main camera. When closed, it's almost as thin as a regular slate smartphone, however, it's even slimmer than the Galaxy S25 Edge when unfolded. Right now, you can preorder the 512GB model for AU$2,899, which is the same price as the 256GB version – that's a neat AU$200 saving. If you need even more storage, the 1TB model is also AU$200 off, bringing its price down to AU$3,349 (originally AU$3,549). T&Cs apply. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: pre-order to receive a free storage upgrade worth AU$200 If you're a fan of retro-style clamshell phones, you'll be stoked to hear that Samsung is offering the same storage upgrade offer on pre-orders of the Galaxy Z Flip 7. That means you can get the 512GB model for the same price as the 256GB version, saving you AU$200 and bringing the cost down to AU$1,799 (originally AU$1,999). Plus, purchasing it directly from Samsung means you get access to the exclusive Mint colour variant — a seriously cool finish that'll make your foldable stand out from the crowd. T&Cs apply. If those upgrades weren't incentive enough, Samsung's also offering an incredible deal on select accessories when you pre-order either model. Picking up a Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7 will also entitle you to 30% off any of the new Galaxy Watch products and select Galaxy Buds, including: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm/BT): AU$649 AU$454.30 with phone Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm/LTE): AU$870 AU$609 with phone Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: AU$1,299.00 AU$909.30 with phone Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: AU$299 now AU$209.30 with phone Of course, if you're just looking to pre-order one of the new smartwatches without a phone, you're in luck — Samsung is offering AU$150 off the Galaxy Watch 8 and AU$250 off the Galaxy Watch Ultra at checkout. Work in education or the government? There's exclusive preorder deals on offer for you too. Purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7 through the Samsung Education Store or Samsung Government Store to receive a 20% discount off the RRP of your chosen device, along with an extra AU$100 bonus trade-in credit. Of course, you will have to prove your eligibility for these offers by providing a valid student/education email address or government email address. T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply.
