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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review
Samsung's 6.9-inch top model with a built-in Privacy Display, a 200MP camera and a 5x telephoto.
By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026
- Quality (40%)
- 9.6
- Experience (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 7.2
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most feature-packed Android phone on this list. Its 6.9-inch screen has a built-in Privacy Display, which Samsung describes as the first on a phone: when enabled, it narrows the viewing angle so people next to you see less. Samsung lists the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with a 39% faster NPU than S25 Ultra, a 200MP wide camera, a 50MP ultra wide and a 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, plus 100x AI-powered Zoom. The 5000 mAh battery is rated at up to 31 hours of video playback, and Super Fast Charging 3.0 reaches 75% in about 30 minutes. Samsung.com listed the 256GB model at $1,149.99 against a regular $1,399.99 at our check. The tradeoffs are size and weight: it is 214g and 7.9mm thick, and the price is high once the sale ends.
Who it is for
Android power users who want the biggest screen and longest zoom
Price
$1,149.99 for 256GB on Samsung.com at check (list $1,399.99; launch price $1,299.99).
256GB was: $1399.99 $1,149.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.
Key features
- 6.9-inch display with a built-in Privacy Display, which Samsung calls a world first on a phone
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- 200MP wide, 50MP ultra wide and 50MP 5x telephoto cameras with 100x AI-powered Zoom
- 5000 mAh battery with up to 31 hours of video playback
- Super Fast Charging 3.0 to 75% in about 30 minutes
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Privacy Display limits what people beside you can see on screen
- Strength: 5000 mAh battery, the largest among the flagships here
- Strength: 16GB of RAM on the 1TB model
- Weakness: Heaviest phone on this list at 214g
- Weakness: Regular price of $1,399.99 when the sale ends
- Weakness: 6.9-inch size is hard to use one-handed
Key facts
- Price at check: $1,149.99 (256GB)
- Display: 6.9-inch with Privacy Display
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Battery: 5000 mAh, up to 31 hours video
- Weight: 214g
Where it ranks
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is No. 5 in our Best Smartphones verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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