You're not alone: Most users are disappointed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra - here's what Samsung could have done better
PhoneArena • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung reports strong sales for the Galaxy S26 series, particularly the Ultra variant in the US, indicating positive market momentum.
- A poll of 513 voters reveals that nearly 53% are highly disappointed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's upgrades, suggesting mixed user reception despite strong sales.
- Key criticisms include the absence of a titanium frame, lack of Bluetooth support for the S Pen, no improvement in the 3x telephoto lens, and a battery capacity unchanged at 5000 mAh.
- New features like 24 MP photo mode, advanced videography codec, AI image merging, audio eraser, and the Now Nudge software feature are noted improvements but insufficient to fully satisfy some users.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is recommended mainly for users upgrading from older models (pre-S25 Ultra), while current S25 Ultra owners might consider waiting for the rumored S27 Ultra with more significant enhancements.
