Samsung’s flagship models have consistently been top best phone contenders and the Galaxy S25 Ultra is no exception. I’ve spent most of the year testing out the Galaxy S25 Ultra against key rivals like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pixel 10 Pro XL, which puts more pressure on the Galaxy S26 Ultra to succeed.

With the Galaxy S26 Ultra release coming likely in January, there are some changes and features that could make it a much more satisfying upgrade. Rumors about potential hardware upgrades get my attention the most, like how it’s likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — but then there are the other tips that hint at no change, like its battery capacity.

I know exactly the S25 Ultra's strengths and weaknesses, but here’s all the upgrades and features I want Samsung to make ha

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