Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra retains a similar design to previous models but features subtle improvements like a return to aluminum frames, a slightly slimmer and lighter build, and a built-in S-Pen with a new insertion orientation due to more rounded corners.
- Its 6.9-inch display now includes a Privacy Display feature that restricts viewing angles to prevent screen snooping, with options for automatic activation during sensitive activities, offering enhanced privacy without significant loss in brightness or image quality.
- Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip with up to 16GB RAM, the phone delivers modest CPU and GPU performance gains and a 39% stronger NPU for improved AI capabilities, including advanced photo editing tools and smarter call screening.
