Key facts
- The S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch OLED display with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits peak brightness.
- It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip with 12GB or 16GB of RAM.
- The phone has a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, a 10MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens.
- It supports up to 8K video recording and has a 5,000mAh battery with 60W wired charging.
- The S26 Ultra has an IP68 durability rating and uses Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra continues the company's tradition of high-end smartphone innovation, offering a powerful camera system and integrated AI features. While the design remains largely unchanged from previous Ultra models, it is notably thinner and lighter, measuring 7.9mm thick and weighing 7.55 ounces. However, the phone has become wider, which some users, including the reviewer, find less comfortable for one-handed use. The device features a 6.9-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and comes with 12GB or 16GB of RAM. The camera setup includes a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, a 10MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens, capable of up to 100x Space Zoom. Video recording supports up to 8K at 24/30 FPS. The 5,000mAh battery supports 60W wired and 25W wireless charging. Durability is rated IP68, with Gorilla Armor 2 on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, though the rear glass showed scuff marks during testing. The phone runs Android 16 and promises 7 years of software support.