Galaxy S26 Ultra leak shows off new camera bump that’s sure to be annoying

By Admin

31 Dec, 2025

While the official launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is still some time away, leaks have already started painting a clear picture of what the upcoming flagship might look like. The latest leak gives us an early look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s hardware design   and one particular change is already drawing mixed reactions.

According to images and a short video shared by well-known leaker @OnLeaks on Twitter/X, apparent dummy units of the Galaxy S26 Ultra have surfaced online. These units don’t function, but they do offer a reliable preview of the phone’s physical design and layout.

Familiar Shape, Noticeable Camera Redesign

At first glance, the Galaxy S26 Ultra looks very similar to last year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra. The overall form factor, flat display, and rounded corners remain largely unchanged. However, the biggest difference lies on the back of the device.

Samsung appears to be adopting a new camera module design inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Instead of individual camera rings sitting flush on the back, the three main lenses are now placed on a small raised island that protrudes from the rear panel. This creates a doubly raised camera bump a design choice that may not sit well with everyone.

An Existing Problem Gets Worse

Samsung smartphones have long been criticized for wobbling when placed on a flat surface, mainly because the camera bump is positioned toward the left side of the device. This issue isn’t unique to Samsung, but the new design seems to exaggerate the problem.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7, which uses a similar camera island, was widely mocked for how much it rocks on a table. As Droid-Life humorously noted earlier this year, the Fold 7 can wobble so much that it resembles an old-school telegraph when tapped on a desk.

With Samsung extending this design language to the Galaxy S26 Ultra   and potentially the rest of the S26 lineup   the wobble issue is likely to become even more noticeable.

Why the Camera Bump Is Getting Bigger

The larger camera module is believed to be a side effect of Samsung’s push toward a thinner chassis for the Galaxy S26 series. As phones get slimmer, internal components like camera sensors have fewer places to go, often resulting in more pronounced bumps on the back.

In the leaked video, the camera module can clearly be seen jutting out significantly from the body, making the imbalance hard to ignore when the phone is laid flat.

Is It a Deal-Breaker? Probably Not

For many users, this issue can be easily solved by using a case thick enough to level out the camera bump. However, for those who prefer using their phone without a case, with a skin, or with a very slim cover on an already large device, this design choice could be frustrating.

It’s unlikely that the camera bump alone will stop people from buying the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Still, it does add another small annoyance to a phone that will otherwise be positioned as a premium, no-compromise flagship. For a device you’re bound to place on a table multiple times a day, that constant wobble might become hard to ignore over time.