Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5x Telephoto Camera Expected to Excel in Low-Light Photography

Rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26 family continue to surface, and the latest leaks suggest that the s26 Ultra’s 5x telephoto camera will receive a significant upgrade for low-light photography. This improvement follows earlier reports highlighting a wider aperture on the primary 200MP camera, aimed at producing better night shots.

According to X user Ahmed Qwaider, who is known for accurate last-minute Galaxy leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 50MP 5x telephoto camera will feature a wider f/2.9 aperture. This is a notable improvement over the f/3.4 aperture on the S25 Ultra, allowing more light to reach the sensor and enhancing performance in low-light conditions.

 Expected Camera Improvements

The wider f/2.9 aperture should result in brighter images with reduced noise while also enabling faster shutter speeds. This can help minimize motion blur, particularly in challenging lighting. During daylight, the wider aperture at 5x zoom is expected to produce natural background blur in portrait shots, improving overall image quality.

For comparison, Apple upgraded the iPhone 17 Pro’s 4x telephoto camera to an f/2.9 aperture last year, significantly enhancing its low-light capabilities. Rumors also hint that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 3x telephoto lens may receive a slightly faster aperture, although details remain unconfirmed.

Additionally, the S26 Ultra’s primary camera is expected to feature an f/1.4 aperture , an upgrade from the current f/1.7, further improving low-light photography. Users should note that such a wide aperture could create challenges when focusing on subjects at close range.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB RAM Variant May Get Wider Availability?

Ahmed Qwaider also reported that Samsung may offer a 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Previous Ultra models with similar specifications were generally limited to China and South Korea, but the new variant could have wider availability. The standard S26 Ultra models are expected to ship with 12GB of RAM.

This move is notable given the ongoing global  dRAM and NAND supply constraints, suggesting that Samsung is committed to offering high-end options to a broader market.

 Launch Timeline

If the leaks are accurate, Samsung is expected to officially announce the Galaxy S26 lineup in late February with the devices going on sale in early March. Fans can expect more leaks and details in the weeks leading up to the official launch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is new about the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 5x telephoto camera?

The S26 Ultra’s 5x camera is rumored to feature a wider f/2.9 aperture allowing more light to reach the sensor, improving low-light performance, reducing noise, and producing better background blur in portraits.

Will the Galaxy S26 Ultra primary camera be upgraded?

Yes, the main 200MP camera is expected to have an f/1.4 aperture improving low-light photography compared to the current model.

What are the rumored RAM and storage options?

The S26 Ultra may include a 16GB RAM with 1TB storage variant, alongside the standard models with 12GB RAM.

When will the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch?

The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to be announced in late February 2026, with sales likely starting in early March 2026.

 How will the wider aperture improve photography?

A wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor, producing brighter images with less noise and enabling faster shutter speeds to reduce motion blur. It also enhances portrait shots with better natural background blur.

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