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New Rumor: Galaxy S26 Ultra might have a hidden selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Even though the Galaxy S25 Ultra has just hit the market, whispers about its future sibling, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, are already swirling. It might seem a bit early, but that’s how the tech world spins, with companies like Samsung always cooking up something new.

Rumors, of course, should be taken with a grain of skepticism. This is especially true when they pop up so early in the game, particularly for a device still in the prototype phase. Prototypes, by their very nature, are in flux and can change dramatically.

Yet, there’s chatter that Samsung is already toying with the Galaxy S27 Ultra. A select few claim to have an inside scoop on what Samsung might be planning behind closed doors. The latest buzz? Samsung could be working on a prototype for the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a hidden selfie camera.

Samsung’s Experiment with Hidden Cameras

The rumor hints that Samsung’s next big phone for 2027 might feature an Under Display Camera (UDC) at the front, making the selfie camera virtually unseen. Samsung has flirted with UDC technology before, first introducing it with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 back in 2021, but it hasn’t spread to other Samsung phone lines. The Fold series has been the exception, with ongoing minor tweaks mainly in software to enhance image quality since the hardware has largely remained unchanged.

This tech, while innovative, has its challenges. The UDC camera currently sports a low 4MP resolution due to the need to function in dim light conditions and its placement under the screen results in images that require substantial software correction. The source of this rumor suggests Samsung might be testing an advanced UDC camera, but details on how it differs from the current model are scarce.

Is There Truth to the Rumor?

The likelihood of Samsung developing a new UDC for the Galaxy S26 Ultra seems small, and even if such a prototype exists, its features might not make it to the final product. Don’t hold your breath for this rumor to come true, but if you’re curious about other early predictions for the Galaxy S26, here are a few:

  • The Galaxy S26 might be the last phone to only use Snapdragon chips before Samsung brings back its Exynos processors.
  • There could be new OLED tech in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
  • Battery life might see some upgrades.
  • A 200MP telephoto lens could be on the cards for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Keep in mind, that these are just rumors, so enjoy them with a healthy dose of doubt.

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