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Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- 214 g
- 5000 mAh
- From $1,300
Available colors
Selected: Cobalt Violet
Physical specifications
6.9"
Display size
214 g
Weight
163.6 mm
Height
78.1 mm
Width
7.9 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
AverageOne-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.
Pocket friendliness
AveragePocketable, but you will notice its height and width in tighter pockets.
Carry comfort
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
A large canvas for reading, video, and longer on-screen sessions.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
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Open size comparisonDisplay
- Display size
- 6.9"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 2600 nits
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4855 mAh
- Wired charging
- 60 W
- Wireless charging
- 25 W
- Charging standard
- Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom; Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9; Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom; Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom
- Front cameras
- Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Video recording
- 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps
Build & durability
- Frame
- Armor Aluminum
- Back
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Armor 2
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 6.0
- USB
- USB‑C
- NFC
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
Galaxy S26 Ultra User Experience
An editorial summary of recurring Galaxy S26 Ultra ownership themes — Privacy Display hardware filter, 60W charging upgrade, brighter 200MP main, rounded aluminum chassis, S Pen stagnation, value versus S25 Ultra, and who the Ultra flagship suits best after five months on the market.
Release and pricing
- Announced
- February 25, 2026
- Released
- March 11, 2026
- Starting price
- $1,300
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB
Buying guide FAQ
Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.
What’s new in Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) compared with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025)?
Published changes versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) include a display technology change from Dynamic AMOLED 2X to Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display, a telephoto zoom change from 3x Optical Zoom to 2x Optical Quality Zoom, a chipset change from Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a wired charging change from 45 W to 60 W. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.
Is it worth upgrading from Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a display technology change from Dynamic AMOLED 2X to Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display, a telephoto zoom change from 3x Optical Zoom to 2x Optical Quality Zoom and a chipset change from Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. If those areas already meet your needs on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025), the move is optional rather than urgent.
How much better is the camera on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
Compared with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025), the published camera changes are a telephoto zoom change from 3x Optical Zoom to 2x Optical Quality Zoom. That describes hardware differences only, not independent photo quality tests.
Is the display improved on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
Versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025), the display changes are a display technology change from Dynamic AMOLED 2X to Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display. Higher refresh or brightness usually helps scrolling smoothness and outdoor visibility more than a small size change alone.
Has performance improved on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
Published performance changes versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) are a chipset change from Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. That points to more compute headroom on paper; sustained speed still depends on thermals and software.
Has battery life improved on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
Published battery capacity is effectively unchanged versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025). Endurance may still differ with efficiency and software, but the catalog does not show a larger cell.
Has charging changed on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
Charging specs versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) changed as follows: a wired charging change from 45 W to 60 W and wireless charging listed at up to 25 W. Faster rated charging can shorten top-ups, but cable and adapter support still matter.
Has durability improved on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026)?
Published durability-related changes versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) include a frame material change from Titanium to Armor Aluminum. Ratings describe lab protection claims, not drop-test results.
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Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- Cobalt VioletSky Blue
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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