Samsung is apparently aggressively testing the top-end flagship for next year, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The latest rumor claims that one prototype is said to feature three rear cameras, compared to four on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Thankfully, the Korean giant is said to be bringing one feature back, which it removed from this year’s premium offering, while also exploring stacked battery technology that will allow it to finally cross the 5,000mAh capacity threshold.
Samsung is said to bring back Bluetooth capabilities to the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen, with the stacked battery’s capacity already touching 5,500mAh
On X, @Vhsss_God has shared a promising configuration of the Galaxy S26 Ultra prototype, with the exception of the camera. As mentioned above, the device is being tested with three rear cameras, but it is unconfirmed which unit has been omitted from the specifications. Samsung may make this compromise because it is rumored to re-introduce variable aperture technology to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which it brought to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.
In short, the handset will offer more flexibility from a single sensor, giving the company the freedom to remove one camera from the mix. Additionally, those who were incessantly complaining about Samsung removing Bluetooth connectivity from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen can breath a sigh of relief because the Galaxy S26 Ultra prototype’s stylus is said to bring back the feature. We have reported that there was a petition signed, imploring Samsung to reinstate Bluetooth connectivity on next year’s flagship.
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S26 ultra prototype with only 3 cameras...
200mp main
50mp uw
200mp ~4x cameraIf you don't want this voice so now so i can pass it to me
S-pen has bt in prototype aswell 🙏
Stacked battery 5500 mah has also been achieved already, now trying to squeeze more in— God (@Vhsss_God) March 21, 2025
At the time, the petition garnered more than 600 signatures, and when we revisited the URL this time, that number has racked up to 8,706 verified signatures, hinting that Bluetooth connectivity on the S Pen is sorely missed. As for the battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature stacked cell technology, with the rumor claiming that the capacity has already crossed 5,500mAh, with Samsung exploring ways to up that figure. The company has been reportedly working on silicon-carbon batteries, potentially allowing the Galaxy S26 Ultra to flaunt a massive 7,000mAh cell.
Instead of stacked batteries, the ideal route is to incorporate silicon-carbon, as nearly every Chinese competitor has transitioned to this technology, allowing the devices to tout better runtime than Samsung’s smartphones. It is important to remember that the company has been rumored to bring stacked batteries to the Galaxy S24 Ultra but ultimately decided against this move. We strongly believe that a bump in the battery capacity and bringing back Bluetooth to the S Pen are crucial towards making the Galaxy S26 Ultra appealing next year, but as a reminder, treat this rumor with a pinch of salt, and we will be back with more updates.
News Source: @Vhsss_God
