There is a reason behind Galaxy S26 Ultra's bigger camera bump

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launched early next year. Although it reportedly doesn't use newer camera sensors, a new leak suggests that it will still have a significantly bigger camera bump. So, why does it have a bigger camera bump if Samsung hasn't used a bigger sensor?

Tipster @UniverseIce claims that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera bump is 4.5mm thick, almost twice as thick as the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 2.4mm bump. This increased thickness is due to the phone’s thinner body (7.9mm) and wider aperture lens compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The phone reportedly features a 200MP primary camera with OIS and an F1.4 aperture, a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, a 12MP telephoto camera with an F2.4 aperture, and a 50MP telephoto camera with an F2.9 aperture and OIS. The primary and telephoto cameras are paired with wider aperture lenses, which allows for more light to enter the sensor, resulting in higher details, lower noise, and brighter images.

The improved camera hardware and faster processor in the Galaxy S26 Ultra should enable it to produce enhanced still images and videos. Samsung is reportedly sticking with a 12MP front-facing camera for the entire Galaxy S26 series.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to be 0.3mm thinner and 1 g lighter than its predecessor. It is said to feature a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz variable refresh rate, HDR10+, and a screen privacy feature. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and 60W fast charging. It isn't clear if the phone has Qi2 charging with built-in magnets.