Tech Desk 
May 13, 2026
Everyone wishes to have a smartphone, which offers smart features, and an advanced camera that allows you to click sharp and clear images. If you're looking for such mobile, don't worry, Gadinsider has got a option for you, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch flagship featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 200MP main camera, and integrated 'Privacy Display' technology. The S26 Ultra runs Android 16 with heavy Galaxy AI integration, offering 12/16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, and a 5000mAh battery, supporting 60W charging.
This time, Samsung has featured a very feature in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, named 'Privacy Display', which automatically hide your screen from those beside you. The built-in privacy display can be preset¹ to turn on when receiving notifications, typing passwords, or using specific apps. The 'Privacy Display' gives a high competition to Apple, which still hasn't included this feature in the iPhone lineup.
All you need to know about Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — starting at $1,299 — enhances any shot in seconds on your smartphone by using Photo Assist with Galaxy AI. The Ultra is the only one of the three to use Corning Gorilla Armor 2 to protect the screen: The S26 and S26+ use regular Gorilla Armor. The Ultra meets the IP68 standard for dust and water resistance, as do the S26, S26+, iPhone 17, and Pixel 10.
Importantly, Samsung has made their S Pen thinner than last year's, and the bottom is slanted on one side to align with the curvature of the S26 Ultra. That means you should double-check you're sliding the pen back in the right way, otherwise it'll slightly protrude from the phone.
Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, the Galaxy S26 Ultra lets you capture a image with more realistic colours. The iPhone usually goes for these warmer tones that do not really match reality, even if they do look pleasing to many.
Before purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, you can choose from four colour options: White, Black, Sky Blue and Cobalt Violet.
