Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra represents the pinnacle of Android smartphones in 2026. Unveiled at Samsung's February Unpacked event, this device introduces innovative privacy features while refining the formula that made its predecessor so popular.

The standout feature is the all-new Privacy Display, developed at the pixel level. Samsung placed wider-angle pixels and narrow pixels next to each other, allowing the display to limit viewing angles when enabled. This means strangers on the train or airplane can't read your screen from the side. You can customize which apps trigger this feature and even set it to activate automatically through Routines.

The 6.9-inch AMOLED display is stunning, with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and 3,140x1,440 resolution. The Corning Gorilla Armor 2 layer reduces reflections significantly, making outdoor visibility excellent. At 7.9mm thick and 214 grams, it's noticeably slimmer and lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Camera improvements come via wider apertures on the main and 5x telephoto lenses. The 200MP primary now has f/1.4 (up from f/1.7), promising better low-light performance. Samsung's AI ISP also improves the 12MP selfie camera.

Performance is handled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The redesigned vapor cooling chamber handles sustained workloads better, particularly for gaming. Battery is 5,000mAh with 60W charging.

At $1,300, it's Samsung's most expensive Ultra yet, but the privacy features and camera upgrades justify the premium for power users.