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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra won't have an under-display camera

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Vlad 10 April 2025

Samsung Android Rumors

Samsung has been using under-display cameras for a few generations of its Galaxy Z Fold line, placed under the folding screen, and let's just say these cameras aren't very good.

Thus, you may be relieved to know that the Galaxy S26 Ultra won't have such a camera, instead opting for the tried and tested hole-punch setup. This is according to a new rumor from Korea which contradicts a previous rumor stating the contrary back in February.

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Samsung did allegedly intend to use an under-display camera in the S26 Ultra to give that seamless all-screen look, but encountered insurmountable issues with the technology, both relating to cost and other problems - which aren't mentioned, but we assume the quality is one of these for sure.

Samsung is now expected to postpone carrying over this tech to its flagship slab-style smartphone line, hopefully until such a time when under-display cameras can actually match normal cameras in terms of quality.

Source (in Korean)

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