[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this last week and I am so happy with the advance features of the camera

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an absolute powerhouse, it definitely sits at the top end of the market. ​Display ​The 6.9-inch AMOLED screen is gorgeous—colors pop, text is razor-sharp, and with 2,600 nits of peak brightness, outdoor visibility in direct sunlight is effortless. The anti-reflective coating works wonders here too. Samsung also added a hardware Privacy Display feature that blocks side-angle viewing. It’s handy for keeping nosey eyes off your screen, though keep in mind it slightly dulls contrast and colors when you're looking at it normally. ​Cameras ​If you love mobile photography, this camera setup covers practically everything: ​Main Camera (200MP): Takes crisp, detailed photos with vivid colors without making shots look overly sharp or processed. ​Telephoto & Zoom: The 5x periscope lens handles zoom shot duty effortlessly, delivering clean photos up to 10x and stable video performance (all the way up to 8K30 or 4K120). The 3x lens mostly fills the gap for portrait distances, but low-light and nighttime shots look great across the board. ​Selfies: The 12MP front camera delivers natural skin tones and solid 4K video recording. ​Performance ​Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, this phone flies. Whether you’re jumping between heavy apps, editing high-res photos, or running intensive games, everything feels fluid. It handles heat surprisingly well under continuous load, and One UI 9 runs smooth without stutters. ​Battery Life & Charging ​The 5,000 mAh battery easily lasts a full day of heavy use, giving you around 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time even at full resolution. Charging speeds got a nice boost this year too—the 60W wired charging gets you up to ~75% in about half an hour, and 25W Qi2 wireless charging keeps desktop top-ups quick. ​Build Quality & Comfort ​Samsung tightened up the build with a new Gorilla Glass Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, and a sturdy aluminum frame. It carries an IP68 rating for full water and dust resistance. Even with all that screen real estate and hardware packed inside, the thin 7.9mm profile and 214g weight make it feel premium in the hand without feeling like a heavy brick.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have been using the S26 Ultra for a week and it has been great. Happy with using the new privacy screen setting out in public. Have to turn it off when using it at home as it dims the screen generally. Battery performance is very good. Love the new 5x zoom on the camera coming from the S23 Ultra. I haven't really liked the new raised rear cameras. As someone who types on the phone whilst it's on the table, it's now no longer sitting evenly. The pen losing Bluetooth compatibility is also a downgrade.