Tired of that little punch-hole disturbing your star-like phone screen? Rays of hope are on the horizon, especially for Samsung fans. Rumors suggest Samsung might advance under-display camera (UDC) technology for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. This could mean never looking back on notches and punch-holes.
Stepping Up the UDC Game
Under-display cameras are not new. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series uses them. However, the UDC on foldables has not been perfect. Visible pixelation or reduced display quality is often present where the camera hides. Samsung aims to end these issues with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Rumors indicate active exploration of advanced under-display camera technology. Plans may involve burying the front camera entirely under the screen. The goal is an uninterrupted and immersive experience. This is about more than aesthetics; it concerns advancements in display technologies.
Learning from the Foldable Experience
Current UDC tech, like in the Galaxy Z Fold 6, has compromises. For light to reach the sensor, the display area above must be modified. This leads to pixelation. It can also result in lower image quality from the front camera.
Patents and rumors suggest Samsung is working to overcome these limitations. They are reportedly exploring better optical sensor-based UDC systems. These systems would be less noticeable and deliver improved image quality. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could showcase these improvements.
Race for the Invisible Camera
Samsung is not alone in the quest for the perfect under-display camera. Google is also rumored to be developing under-display facial recognition for the Pixel 11 series. This trend shows the industry focus on truly seamless screens. A race is underway to be the first to perfect and commercialize this technology.
Will it be Ready for the S26 Ultra
Will improved UDC be ready for the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Could it extend to the Galaxy Z Fold 7? Currently, it is speculation and testing. Conflicting information exists. Some leakers suggest quality concerns might keep punch-hole cameras on flagship S series phones longer.
Samsung built the Galaxy S Ultra brand on strong cameras. Risking quality for an invisible camera's coolness is unlikely. A UDC must match standard front camera quality.
The quest for the perfect screen – bezel-less and notch-less – is intensifying. Samsung intends to remain at the forefront of this evolution.
