Galaxy S26 Ultra: S Pen Support, No UDC Tech in Next Flagship

Key Takeaways

1. Samsung has been developing Under Display Camera (UDC) technology since 2021, first seen in the Galaxy Z Fold3.
2. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 is expected to include UDC technology, while the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition will not feature it.
3. Other brands like Lenovo and ZTE have successfully implemented UDC technology in their products, including laptops and smartphones.
4. The Galaxy S series, specifically the Galaxy S26 Ultra, will not adopt UDC technology and will retain the punch-hole camera design with a 12 MP sensor.
5. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to have slimmer bezels, storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, and support for the S Pen, powered by a next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Samsung has been working on its Under Display Camera (UDC) technology for several years now. To provide some background, the company started mass-producing UDC displays back in 2021 with the Galaxy Z Fold3. Although it opted not to use UDC technology in the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, an under-display camera is anticipated to be included in the upcoming regular Galaxy Z Fold7 that is set to launch later this year.

UDC Technology in Other Brands

However, Samsung has not yet implemented UDC technology in any of its other product lines. In contrast, Lenovo has introduced this technology in laptops, showcasing it in this year’s Yoga Slim 9i. Similarly, ZTE has been offering candybar smartphones featuring UDC displays for years, with the latest model being the Nubia Z70 Ultra, which is currently priced at $749 on Amazon.

Galaxy S Series Updates

As reported by PandaFlashPro, industry sources have confirmed that UDC technology will not be included in the Galaxy S series for next year. Currently, the prototypes for the Galaxy S26 Ultra are said to still have a punch-hole camera, which has been a 12 MP sensor since the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The leaker notes that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will debut with the same punch-hole diameter housing the unchanged 12 MP camera. Nevertheless, it is expected that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature slimmer display bezels compared to this year’s version, along with memory options of 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. Expectations also point towards the return of S Pen support, accompanied by a next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

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