Looks like the bump is back.
Looks like the bump is back.
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New photos and video seem to confirm previous leaks hinting that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will sport a new camera bump. OnLeaks posted images of what look like dummy phones on X, following renders it leaked back in September.
We’ve seen a similarly raised island on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which 9to5Google points out could lead to an annoying wobble when using the device on a table.
More leaked renders in November appeared to show the Galaxy S26 Plus suddenly reappearing — also with a raised camera island — along with speculation it would take the place of a slimmer Edge model. The S26 series is expected to launch in February.
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