Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Early Camera Sample Comparison

Key Takeaways

1. Supply chain leaks can lead to early access to unreleased products, as seen with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
2. Indian YouTuber Sahil Karoul shared camera samples from the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the comparisons lacked technical rigor.
3. Samsung removed the full-size images shared by Sahil, leaving only compressed versions for analysis.
4. Minor upgrades are expected for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera system, with no significant changes compared to the S25 Ultra.
5. Conclusive comparisons of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera will only be possible after official release and review by experienced reviewers.

Supply chain leaks are not completely unheard of, but they do occur from time to time. For example, Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro was in the hands of Russian YouTubers long before its official release. A similar situation seems to be unfolding with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, as the device has already made its way to numerous fans in Southeast Asia.

Early Impressions from Enthusiasts

One of these enthusiasts, Indian YouTuber Sahil Karoul, has shared a variety of camera samples taken with his brand-new Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is still unreleased. The results are not entirely conclusive, as the comparisons he made lacked technical rigor. With this in mind, we prefer to hold back on making too many conclusions at this stage.

Image Samples and Limitations

The images posted by Sahil are included below for our audience. Unfortunately, Samsung took down the full-size images he originally uploaded, which means we have to rely on the compressed versions he shared on X/Twitter.

Minor Upgrades Expected

Given that there aren’t many significant upgrades anticipated for this year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra camera system, it’s not surprising that the differences are quite minimal.

That said, the portrait shot does indicate Samsung’s goal of producing brighter images, even though the quality of the bokeh effect raises some doubts—particularly as the S26 Ultra seems to have overlooked a few strands of hair. This isn’t groundbreaking news, but it is still worth mentioning.

In conclusion, solid and precise comparisons can only happen once the product is officially available and experienced reviewers take a look at it. For the time being, it appears that those who currently own a Galaxy S25 Ultra have no reason to worry.

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