Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Why buy this phone?
Introducing the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, your true AI companion. Powered by Galaxy AI, it helps you get more done with less effort, making everyday tasks simpler, faster and more intuitive. From productivity to creativity, Galaxy AI works behind the scenes to support you throughout your day.
Capture your world in stunning detail with the advanced 200MP camera, enhanced by powerful AI-assisted editing for photos that look sharp, vivid and ready to share. Enjoy smooth gaming, immersive entertainment and seamless multitasking on the large 6.9” high‑resolution display, designed to bring your content to life.
With dependable performance and an ultra‑fast charging battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is built to keep up with your lifestyle. Finished in an ultra‑thin design and available in a range of iconic colours, it’s a premium smartphone that looks as good as it performs.
Top features
- Galaxy AI helps you get things done effortlessly
- 200MP AI‑powered camera
- 6.9” high‑resolution display
- Reliable performance with ultra‑fast charging battery




















Disclaimers
*Image simulated. Samsung account login may be required for certain AI features.
1Privacy Display feature controls the screen's viewing angle to limit peripheral vision. Some changes in image quality may occur outside the viewing angle. When activated, some information may still be visible to others depending on the viewing environment, such as angle or brightness. Caution is advised when exposing sensitive information. Available for specific apps once they are manually enabled in Settings. Use of screen protectors may impact the performance of the feature and may not be suitable for users with vision or accessibility requirements.
2AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
3Brightness improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra.
4Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
5Samsung Account may be required to use certain AI Photo Assist features. Edit Suggestion is compatible with JPG, PNG. GIF and MP4 formats. Edit results may vary depending on the photography or filming condition. Images generated by the Live Effect feature will be saved in MP4 format. Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP. Editing with Portrait Studio results in a resized photo up to 9MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
6Armour Aluminium frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.
7Corning® Gorilla® Armour 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.
8Galaxy S26 Ultra has an IP68 rating based on lab test conditions and is dust resistant and water resistant for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Ensure the charging port is dry before charging. Please refer to your device's user manual for further care instructions and limitations. No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.
9Compared to previous models.
10AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
11ProScaler feature is supported on Galaxy S26+ and Ultra models. Image quality can be enhanced up to QHD+, depending on the screen resolution setting of the device.
12Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
13Vapour Chamber performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
14Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors.
15Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x and 5x distances are optical zoom. 2x and 10x distances are optical quality zoom.
16Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects. Subject must be steady, any small movement can lead to blurry photos.
17Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.
18100x Space Zoom includes 10x optical quality zoom and 100x digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Zoom distances past 10x zoom may express some image deterioration. AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
19Generative Edit feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit may result in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Contains AI-generated images with edits.
20Samsung Account may be required to use certain AI Photo Assist features. Edit Suggestion is compatible with JPG, PNG. GIF and MP4 formats. Edit results may vary depending on the photography or filming condition. Images generated by the Live Effect feature will be saved in MP4 format. Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP. Editing with Portrait Studio results in a resized photo up to 9MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
21Creative Studio feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Sticker sets only compatible with Samsung keyboard and can only be shared via Quick Share feature with other Galaxy devices that have One UI 5.0 or later installed and Quick Share app version 13.8.50.x or later.
22Now Nudge feature requires a Samsung Account login. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Text message prompts available with certain third party messaging apps including Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Chat, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Instagram (DM), Tango, NTT Docomo Messages, KDDI Messages. Share photos in Now Nudge works by analysing available image content. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
23Available functions and features from Search with Finder may vary by country, region and language. For advanced search, data can only be searched in the same language as current system setting. Supported apps currently include Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Call Recording, Voice Recording, My Files, Gallery and Settings. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.
24The Personal Data Engine functions under the condition that the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analysed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off. Personal Data Engine recognises select languages and certain accents/dialects, including but not limited to Arabic, (Simplified) Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Personal Data Engine currently analyses Samsung native applications and supported app notifications.
25KEEP is available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
26Samsung Account login required. Processing data only on your device allows advanced intelligence features to operate locally, rather than online. Enabling this option may limit the functionality of certain AI features that rely on online data processing for advanced capabilities.
27Now Brief feature requires Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model and apps. Some features may require a network connection. Modes and Routines need to be enabled to use Personal Data Engine for context-based Routines suggestions. User needs to consent to access permissions such as photos, videos, audio files, and calendar events. May not display moments depending upon exposure policy. Energy Score requires health data tracked from Samsung Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring and is intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. The description of photos provided by moments may not align with the user's intent. Notifications for dog walking require SmartTag2 and Pet Care in SmartThings to be activated. SmartTag2 sold separately. Events schedule notification is supported with calendar apps that utilise Android calendar database and available if Samsung Calendar is installed. Notifications for coupons only available for coupons added to Samsung Wallet with expiration date. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.
28Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Action capsules provided may differ depending on the model.
29Galaxy devices each sold separately.
30Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductive (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.
31For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.
32Vapour Chamber's actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
53Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Main Screen size is 6.9” in the full rectangle and 6.7” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.
54Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26+'s Main Screen size is 6.7” in the full rectangle and 6.5” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
55Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26's Main Screen size is 6.3” in the full rectangle and 6.1” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
56Weight measured in grams.
57Weight may vary by country or region.
58Dimensions measured in millimeters.
59Galaxy S26 measures 7.2mm in thickness and Galaxy S26+ measures 7.3mm in thickness. Thickness measured from top to bottom of the device at the thinnest point, excluding the camera.
60100x Space Zoom includes 10x optical quality zoom and 100x digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Zoom distances past 10x zoom may express some image deterioration.
61AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
62Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x distance is optical zoom. 2x distance is optical quality zoom.
6330x Space Zoom includes 3x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Zoom distances past 3x zoom may express some image deterioration.
64Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4175 mAh for Galaxy S26, 4755 mAh for Galaxy S26+ and 4855 mAh for Galaxy S26 Ultra. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2026.1.8–2026.1.30 in US and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947 and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave network.
65Availability of AP chipset type may vary by country, region, or carrier.
66Memory specifications may vary depending on country or carrier.
67Storage options may vary depending on country or carrier.
- Operating System
- Android 16
- Processor
- Octa core 4.74GHz
- Chipset
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC)
- Internal Memory Capacity
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- External Memory Capacity
- N/A
- IP Rating
- IP68
- RAM
- 12GB, 16GB (for 1TB only)
- Ports
- USB-C
- Audio Formats
- MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
- Video Formats
- MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
- DLNA
- N/A
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Yes
- Size & Type
- 6.9” Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Gorilla Glass Victus, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh
- Resolution
- 3120 x 1440 pixels, 498PPI
- Front
- 12MP AF (f/2.2)
- Rear
- 200MP (Wide, f/1.4), 10MP (Telephoto, f/2.4) 3x, 50MP (Telephoto, f/2.9) 5x, 50MP (Ultra-Wide f/1.9)
- Video
- UHD 8K 7680 x 4320 @30fps
- Zoom
- 10x Digital Zoom
- Flash
- LED
- Type
- 5000mAh
- Charging
- 60W Super-Fast Charging, Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless Power Share
- SIM Type
- Nano SIM + eSIM
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7, 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
- Bluetooth
- V5.4
- GPS
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
- NFC
- Yes
- IMS Services
- VoLTE, Google Meet, Wi-Fi Calling
- FM Radio
- N/A
- 5G Bands
- N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N78
- 4G Bands
- 700, 800, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2500, 2600
- 3G Bands
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100
- 2G Bands
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- 5G Network Mode
- NSA/SA Sub 6
- Data
- Cat.20
- HD Voice
- 4G, 3G
- Email
- Gmail, Outlook
- Internet Browser
- Yes
- Maps
- Google Maps
- Size
- 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm
- Weight
- 214g
- Device
- USB Cable
- SIM Ejection Pin
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card