Samsung hasn’t officially announced anything yet, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra is already making the rounds online. A new 360-degree video leak from Evan Blass shows the phone in what appears to be complete detail, just weeks before the expected February 25 launch event.
The footage confirms what most leaks have been hinting at: Samsung isn’t planning a dramatic overhaul. The S26 Ultra looks like a refined version of what came before, not a reimagining.
The video highlights the Cobalt Violet colorway and a few design tweaks that might matter more than they initially seem. The metal frame now has a brushed finish, which could improve grip and durability. More notably, the camera rings around the rear lenses are gone. Samsung has used those rings for years, and their removal suggests the company is finally listening to feedback about unnecessary design flourishes.
There’s also a brief shot of the S Pen tucked into the bottom left corner, with a shutter button integrated into the side frame. It’s a small addition, but it makes the stylus feel more functional for photography.
These leaks point to incremental progress rather than bold experimentation. Samsung seems content to polish what already works instead of chasing trends or taking risks. That approach might frustrate people hoping for something genuinely new, but it also reflects a mature product line that doesn’t need constant reinvention.
If the February 25 date holds, expect retail availability sometime in early March. For now, the S26 Ultra feels predictable in ways both reassuring and slightly underwhelming.
