Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra stands out with a working Privacy Display and stronger low-light cameras, but stays large, pricey, and without built-in Qi2 magnets.

Best For

S Pen and zoom power users

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Innovative Privacy Display

Biggest Weakness

No built-in Qi2 magnets

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Built-in Privacy Display is the strong Ultra-only hardware feature useful.

Wider main and 5x apertures deliver clearer low-light photos versus S25 Ultra in side-by-sides.

No built-in Qi2 magnets; magnetic wireless charging still needs a Samsung or third-party product.

5000 mAh capacity is unchanged; endurance is solid for a day but rarely top-tier in tests.

60W Super Fast Charging 3.0 is a clear upgrade from prior 45W Galaxy Ultra charging.

Quick Facts

Brand

Samsung

Release Date

Mar 11, 2026

Price Range

$2,199 to $2,949 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Innovative Privacy Display

Class-leading camera versatility

More comfortable rounded design

Faster 60W wired charging

Top-tier Snapdragon performance

Useful built-in S Pen

Cons

No built-in Qi2 magnets

Battery life not class-leading

Steep Ultra flagship price

Very large for one hand

Privacy mode dims the screen

What Owners Say

The Good

Smooth performance and a nice, clear screen in daily use

Happy with camera capabilities after switching from other brands

Excited about 60W Super Fast Charging arriving on Ultra

The Bad

Feels very large and awkward for true one-handed use

On-screen fingerprint enrollment can struggle with a screen protector

Detailed Summary

Display size	6.9 inches
Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display
Resolution	3120 x 1440
Refresh rate	Up to 120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits
SoC	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
CPU	Octa-core 4.74GHz + 3.6GHz
RAM	12 GB
Storage options	256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Rear system	200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
Main	200MP wide f/1.4 with OIS
Telephoto	3x 10MP and 5x 50MP optical; up to 100x Space Zoom
Front	12MP f/2.2 AF
Video	UHD 8K at 30fps
Battery capacity	5000 mAh
Video playback	Up to 31 hours
Wired charging	Super Fast Charging 3.0 up to 60W
Wireless charging	Up to 25W Qi2.2; magnets require case
Weight	214 g
Dimensions	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Water resistance	IP68
S Pen	Built-in
OS	Android 16 with One UI 8.5
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity	5G Sub6, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB, USB 3.2 Gen 1