Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 Ultra with Privacy Display
At Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco, Samsung showed three S26 phones, Galaxy Buds4 and new AI features.
Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series on February 25 in San Francisco: S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Spec | S26 Ultra |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch QHD+ |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 60W, 0–75% in 30 minutes |
| Main camera | 200MP, f/1.4 |
| Telephoto | 50MP, f/2.9 |
| S Pen | Yes |
Privacy Display
The headline feature is exclusive to the S26 Ultra: the screen can be hidden from side angles. You can choose per app to hide only notifications, password fields, or the whole screen. There is also a "maximum privacy protection" setting.
S26 and S26+
- The S26 uses the Exynos 2600 in some regions and gets a bigger battery.
- The S26+ supports 20W wireless charging.
Prices
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 | $899 |
| Galaxy S26+ | $1,099 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | $1,200 |
| Galaxy Buds4 | $179 |
| Galaxy Buds4 Pro | $250 |
The S26 and S26+ are $100 more than last year.
Prices are in U.S. dollars; prices in Kurdistan may differ.
AI
Samsung added new Gemini agentic features, a new Circle to Search, and Perplexity as a third assistant.
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