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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaked Firmware Suggests Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaked Firmware Suggests Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will reportedly run on Android 16-based One UI 8.5.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 30 July 2025 11:27 IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaked Firmware Suggests Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC

Highlights

The Galaxy S26 Ultra could use Qualcomm’s next-generation SoC
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra said to ship with Android 16-based One UI 8.5
The phone is expected to launch early next year

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to be announced early next year. While the company has not yet confirmed the existence of the next Galaxy S lineup, a new leak has suggested the chipset of the new Ultra flagship. It is said to come with Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chipset. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to ship with Android 16-based One UI 8.5. It is expected to be launched alongside the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge models.

Samsung Could Stick With Qualcomm for Its Galaxy S26 Ultra

Folks at SamMobile spotted details about the chipset and operating system of the Galaxy S26 Ultra in leaked One UI firmware. The firmware leak references 'PMK8850', which is believed to be the model number for Qualcomm's upcoming chipset. Since the Galaxy S25 Ultra used the Snapdragon 8 Elite with model number 8750, the PMK8850 is likely to be associated with its successor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.

The 'PMK' prefix in the codename could indicate that this is a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy variant. The firmware leak also suggests that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will ship with Android 16-based One UI 8.5.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Get a 5,500mAh Battery

Qualcomm will likely announce the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC in September this year. It remains uncertain whether Samsung will equip the other two Galaxy S26 models with its in-house Exynos 2600 chipset or opt for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 SoC.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge models. The brand is said to discontinue the standard and Plus variants next year. The Ultra variant is tipped to come with 16GB RAM, a 5,500mAh battery, and an IP68-rated build for dust and water resistance. It is tipped to feature a 6.9-inch display.

Samsung's Exynos 2600 Chip May Use This New Component for Better Cooling

As per past leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature a 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor. The camera setup could also include a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor alongside a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 50-megapixel periscope sensor. It is tipped to come with the next-generation ProVisual Engine.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision support
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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