While the focus is on the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, rumors about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series are starting to emerge. Recently, reports suggested a significant camera upgrade for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, alongside other enhancements throughout the series. A new leak now points to an anticipated camera improvement for the Galaxy S26+. According to reliable leaker Roland Quandt, the Galaxy S26+ is expected to feature a new 50MP ultra-wide camera sensor, a change fans of the Plus series have been eagerly awaiting.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, internally codenamed “NPA” for “Next Paradigm,” will include three models: “NPA1” (likely the base Galaxy S26), “NPA2” (expected to be the Galaxy S26+ or Galaxy S26 Edge), and “NPA3” (the Galaxy S26 Ultra). The leak confirms that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a cutting-edge 200MP Sony sensor along with an impressive 50MP 5x optical zoom lens. This aligns with earlier reports, but the exciting new detail is that the mid-tier NPA2 model will also receive an upgraded 50MP ultra-wide angle camera. This improvement is long overdue, as Samsung has relied on a 12MP ultra-wide lens in its base and mid-tier Galaxy S models since the Galaxy S20+ in 2020.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduced a 50MP ultra-wide lens, but the base and Plus models lagged behind. If the leak is accurate, the 50MP ultra-wide sensor should deliver significantly sharper ultra-wide shots and enhanced video quality. However, at this point, it remains uncertain whether the standard Galaxy S26 will benefit from this upgrade. Additionally, there are indications that Samsung is contemplating the elimination of the “Plus” model in favor of the Edge variant.
Given the competitive pricing and sales performances of the Galaxy S25+ compared to the S25 Edge, this change could clarify the lineup and attract more buyers to the new mid-tier offering.
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