Galaxy S26 Ultra leak points to built-in S Pen, 60W charging, and a familiar battery size
A fresh leak suggests Samsung will keep a built-in S Pen on the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, contradicting earlier chatter that the stylus might disappear to make room for a bigger battery. A partial CAD render shared by reliable tipster Ice Universe (now going by PhoneArt) clearly shows an opening for the S Pen, signaling that Samsung isn’t abandoning one of the Ultra line’s signature features.
That decision likely explains why the Galaxy S26 Ultra is still expected to carry a 5,000mAh battery. The S Pen silo takes up valuable internal space, and Samsung has stuck with this capacity across several generations for that very reason. While some buyers may be hoping for a larger cell—especially as competitors experiment with silicon-carbon batteries—there is a notable charging upgrade on the horizon. The maximum wired charging speed is rumored to jump from 45W to 60W, which should shorten top-up times and make day-to-day use more convenient.
What remains uncertain is the feature set of the next S Pen. Following the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s debut, users discovered that Bluetooth functionality had been removed from the stylus. Popular actions like using the pen as a remote shutter or triggering shortcuts via the button were no longer supported. The change sparked a petition that has gathered more than 9,000 verified signatures, a clear signal that fans want those remote features back.
If the leak holds true, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will continue to pair productivity-centric hardware with flagship performance, while trading a larger battery for the convenience and precision of an integrated stylus. The big question now is whether Samsung will restore Bluetooth and other advanced S Pen capabilities. With the phone expected to arrive early next year, there’s still time for the company to refine its approach—and for power users to keep voicing what matters most to them.
