Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be a true performance beast, marking a shift from the AI-centric marketing of the S25 series toward raw speed and efficiency. 
According to the latest leak, the flagship will debut in 2026 with Micron’s LPDDR5X RAM clocked at a blistering 10.7 Gbps – up from the S25 Ultra’s 9.6 Gbps – paired with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.
This RAM upgrade comes courtesy of Micron’s new 1γ (1-gamma) DRAM architecture, delivering not only higher bandwidth but also improved power efficiency compared to the older 1β (1-beta) generation. While casual users might not notice huge differences in everyday apps, those running heavy multitasking, high-end games, or advanced AI workloads should feel the gains in smoother performance and reduced slowdowns.
The leak also points to a refined design: slimmer, lighter, and with upgraded camera optics. However, the big story here is the push to match performance with better efficiency – potentially helping battery life, which some users still find lacking in modern flagships. Whether this boost translates to more than a day of real-world use remains to be seen.
Samsung’s own history with performance-heavy features like DeX – once a bold attempt at turning a phone into a desktop – has left some fans skeptical. Still, pairing elite hardware with the company’s growing AI ambitions could help set a new Android benchmark. In an era where rivals are packing faster memory and storage, Samsung seems determined to keep its flagship at the top of the performance charts.