Product summary

Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung's top smartphone from 2026, with a 6.9-inch screen, a built-in S Pen and four rear cameras. It suits buyers who want the best Samsung camera and screen and take notes or sketch on their phone.

Updated 14 October 2026 · by the Magelo team · How Magelo recommends

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Key specs

Display6.9-inch AMOLED, 3120 × 1440, 120 Hz, up to 2600 nits, Privacy DisplayBright and sharp, and Privacy Display hides the screen from people beside you.

ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyTop performance for games, photo editing and Galaxy AI features.

Memory and storage12 GB with 256 or 512 GB, 16 GB with 1 TBEnough storage for years of photos and 8K video.

Cameras200 MP main, 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP 5x and 10 MP 3x telephoto, 12 MP frontStrong zoom range from wide angle to 5x optical.

Battery and charging5000 mAh, 60 W wired, 25 W wirelessCharges faster than the S25 Ultra, but there is no charger in the box.

Build and updates214 g, 7.9 mm, IP68, S Pen; 7 Android upgradesSlimmer than before, and supported with updates for many years.

What reviewers say

Privacy Display is a useful new feature
Very good main camera, also in low light
Fast performance from the Snapdragon chip
Faster 60 W charging and a thinner, lighter body

Small upgrade over the S25 Ultra
No Qi2 magnets and no charger in the box
S Pen still has no Bluetooth remote functions

Summary of points commonly raised in professional reviews, written by Magelo. Specs are the manufacturer’s published figures.

Who it suits

Great for

You want the best Samsung camera and zoom
You take notes or sketch with a stylus
You want long software support

Less suited for

You own an S25 Ultra and want a big upgrade
You want a compact or lighter phone

Questions and answers

What is the difference between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra?

The S26 Ultra adds Privacy Display, 60 W charging instead of 45 W, brighter apertures on the main and 5x cameras and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It is also thinner and lighter. The battery stays at 5000 mAh.

Does the Galaxy S26 Ultra come with a charger?

No. The box has no charger. Coolblue also sells bundles with a 65 W charger or an accessory pack.

Does the S Pen in the S26 Ultra have Bluetooth?

No. Like on the S25 Ultra, the S Pen works for writing and drawing on the screen but has no Bluetooth remote functions.

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