Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 17.5 cm (6.9") Dual SIM Android 16.0 5G USB Type-C 12 GB 256 GB 5000 mAh Violet

6.9", 3120 x 1440, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12/256GB, 200/50/50/10MP, 12MP, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5000 mAh, One UI 8.5

Key Features

• All-new Privacy Display built in, for screen privacy in public
• 200MP camera with wider apertures for impressive low light photos
• Supercharge your productivity and creativity with Galaxy AI
• Dive into another world with a 6.9-inch immersive display

Reasons To Buy

Refined design

The new ambient island camera design flows seamlessly into the rest of the device for a refined finish.

Customised processor for Galaxy

Our powerful processor is engineered to unlock the full potential of Galaxy AI for heavy multitaskers, powering a customised image enhancer that sharpens and smooths visuals across apps and content in real time.

The worlds first Privacy Display on mobile

Meet built-in privacy screen on Galaxy S26 Ultra. When switched on, Privacy Display will protect your private information by hiding your full screen. Or, choose what you want to hide such as certain apps, notifications, or PINs.

Upscale your viewing experience

Color depth processing precision has improved, leveraging mDNIe to ensure you see colour and gradation as the creator intended. ProScaler also enhances details with AI processing improvements, resulting in clearer images.

Clear and bright, even at night

Wider apertures for 47% improved brightness on the 200 MP Wide camera, plus noise reduction deliver clear and detailed videos even in low-light environments.

Super Steady Video. Even on the go

Super Steady's Horizontal Lock feature combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360°.

High resolution with Ultra 200 MP

With a 200 MP Wide camera sensor enhanced by our ProVisual Engine, Galaxy S26 Ultra is engineered to capture the finest details. High-res image data is analysed in real time to maintain crisp textures and clarity.

Studio-level edits. Built in

Get quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and AI. Add objects, such as accessories on photos of your pet by naturally describing the edits you wish to make, and Galaxy AI will realise your vision in minutes.

From photos to stickers in a tap

Mix sketches or photos with text that match your imagination. With a simple text description or a rough sketch outline, Galaxy AI produces the creations. Then, add the stickers to your keyboard or share it with your friends.

Real-time suggestions when you need it

The new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts. It intelligently minimises the steps to your next action and even provides Autofill suggestions.

Your Galaxy. Your way

One UI 8.5 personalises your Galaxy based on how you use it day-to-day. Designed to be simple and intuitive, contextual reminders from Galaxy AI features make daily tasks easier in just a tap.

Sleek and durable

Crafted with an Armor Aluminum frame, fitted with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and engineered for water resistance, this Galaxy is as tough as it is sophisticated.

Our slimmest Ultra yet

The balanced design delivers our slimmest Ultra yet, bringing together elegance and comfort that fits naturally in your hand.

Play it cool with our largest Vapor Chamber ever

Enjoy heavy-spec games and Galaxy AI thanks to Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. And advanced thermal management from the new Vapor Chamber design, heat is dissipated faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Ultra-fast charge. Ultra-long lasting

Galaxy S26 Ultra supports Super Fast Charging 3.0, engineered to refuel your device at blazing speeds without impacting battery health or your time.

See the unseen

Bring far away into focus, from 1x optical perfection to staggering 100x AI-powered Space Zoom — stabilising your view and enhancing clarity instantly.

Privacy

On-device protection
Our Personal Data Engine gathers and processes your personal data safely. Then it encrypts that data and saves it onto your device with KEEP and Knox Vault, making it harder for anyone else to gain access.

Hi-Fi duet that keeps you in sync

Pair Galaxy S26 Ultra with Galaxy Buds4 Pro for an effortless sound setup. Whether youre listening to Hi-Fi audio or making Super Clear calls, its a seamless ecosystem designed to keep everything connected and keep you moving.

Peace of mind today, lasting value tomorrow

Keep your Samsung Galaxy device protected with Samsung Care+ ― the ultimate, unlimited protection from drops, spills and breakdowns.

Description

Meet Galaxy S26 Ultra, an AI phone featuring a customised processor that transforms your experience, our brightest camera system yet and the all-new built-in Privacy Display— all in the palm of your hand to enhance your everyday life.

MEET YOUR NEW AI PHONE
Refined Design
Introducing a new glass camera island that flows seamlessly into the device as part of a more refined design.

Privacy Display
With built-in Privacy Display, decide whether to hide your whole screen, specific apps, incoming notifications or PINs, Patterns and passwords when accessing Settings, Lock Screen and Secure Folder.

Performance
Our customised processor is built with improved NPU, GPU and CPU for enhanced AI performance.

Nightography Video
Wider apertures for 47% improved brightness on the 200 MP Wide camera, plus noise reduction deliver clear and detailed videos even in low-light environments.

Photo Assist
Get quick and easy photo editing by writing prompts using natural language, and Galaxy AI will take care of the rest.

PERFORMANCE
Our most powerful processor, customised for Galaxy
Meet the latest and most powerful processor ever on Galaxy. It's engineered to unlock the full potential of Galaxy AI for heavy multitaskers, powering a customised image enhancer that sharpens and smooths visuals across apps and content in real time. Plus, a 39% boost to the advanced NPU and 24% greater graphics processing handles the most demanding titles for mobile gamers.

An all-new Privacy Display, built in
Meet your built-in privacy screen, only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Just manually switch on, and Privacy Display will use innovative technology to protect your private information by hiding your full screen from other people's view. Or, you can choose what you want to hide such as certain apps, all incoming notifications or for when you need to enter PINs and passwords in Settings, Lock Screen or Secure Folder.

Upscale your viewing experience
The display's colour depth processing precision makes a leap by 4 times, leveraging our advanced mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) to ensure you see colour and gradation exactly as the creator intended. From the deepest tones to the most vibrant hues, it enables a substantial boost in graphical performance. ProScaler also enhances details thanks to AI processing improvements, resulting in clearer images.

Play it cool with our largest Vapor Chamber ever
Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for demanding sessions, whether you're running heavy-spec games or using Galaxy AI. Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, it delivers amplified gaming performance with fast, smooth and highly responsive gameplay. And with advanced thermal management from the new Vapor Chamber design, heat is disspated faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Alongside the tailored thermal interface material (TIM), the enhanced cooling system enables 21% greater thermal performance. Vulkan-optimised games also effectively render light and shadows while ray tracing creates 3D images with more realistic colours and reflections — further enhanced by the device’s powerful Snapdragon processor customised for Galaxy.

Ultra-fast charge. Ultra-long lasting
Galaxy S26 Ultra supports Super Fast Charging 3.0, engineered to refuel your device at blazing speeds without impacting battery health or your time.

Keep your favourites close with up to 1 TB
Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with three storage options: up to 1 TB with 16 GB of memory and 512 GB or 256 GB with 12 GB of memory, so you can choose the capacity that fits how you use your phone. Choose 1 TB if you are a power user who loves gaming, captures hi-res videos often or downloads large apps without slowing down your phone. Or pick between 256 GB and 512 GB to keep your favourite photos and essential apps for daily use.

CAMERA
Clear and bright, even at night
Galaxy S26 Ultra sets a new benchmark for Nightography with wider apertures and noise reduction that deliver clear and detailed videos in low-light environments.
The Wide camera now features a 47% brighter aperture that opens to F1.4, while the Telephoto camera opens to F2.9 for 37% improved brightness.
When shooting videos at night, our advanced AP provides noise reduction on individual noise patterns unique to each sensor type, ensuring each frame remains sharp and vibrant. So you can confidently record cinematic moments after sunset, from bustling city streets to intimate gatherings, with more details than before.3,4


Super Steady Video. Even on the go
Super Steady's Horizontal Lock feature combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360°. Whether you're on rocky trails or chasing your fastest finish, get smoother, shake-free videos every time.

High resolution with Ultra 200 MP
Built around a 200 MP Wide camera sensor and enhanced by our ProVisual Engine, Galaxy S26 Ultra is engineered to capture the finest details. High-resolution image data is analysed in real time to maintain crisp textures and clarity across the whole scene for rich, true-to-life photos.

Space Zoom. See the unseen
Bring far away into focus, from 1x optical perfection to staggering 100x AI-powered Space Zoom — stabilising your view and enhancing clarity instantly.

Make every selfie
your best shot
Galaxy S26 Ultra's front camera now features an AI image signal processor (ISP) for more natural selfies with highlights and shadows where they should be — true to your natural skin tone and other details such as hair and eyebrows, just as your eyes see them.

GALAXY AI
Photo Assist.
Studio-level edits. Built in
Get quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and AI. Add objects, such as accessories on photos of your pet by naturally describing the edits you wish to make, and Galaxy AI will realise your vision in minutes.

From photos to stickers in a tap
Open Creative Studio and discover a dedicated space to create sticker sets. Mix sketches or photos with text that match your imagination. With a simple text description or a rough sketch outline, Galaxy AI produces the creations. Then, add the set to your keyboard or share it with your friends.

Real-time suggestions when you need it
Now Nudge
Powered by Galaxy AI, all-new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts. It intelligently minimises the steps to your next action and even provides Autofill suggestions.
Photos can be found and sent more easily. If someone asks for pictures from a recent trip, Now Nudge will understand which snaps you'll need and find them for you. It'll then take you to these specific photos in your Gallery, allowing you to select and send in just a few taps.

Now Brief
Keep your day simplified with Now Brief. It can now track your day-to-day and understand your habits better than before. Exercise playlist recommendations and reminders about important events, like booking details and special travel moments, are now all available as bite-sized briefs sent throughout the day.

Find it fast and easy
Reservation and appointment details are now just a quick search away, using everyday language. On the home screen, you can now use Finder to search for information such as preparations for an upcoming trip like flight details and reminders or notes you have saved. One search brings everything together helping you to remember where things are.

Bixby. Smart help, always available
Need help fast? Ask Bixby. It’s your personal device controller, now with the power to deliver a guide to help you learn how to use features and adjust settings for added convenience. If it's quick answers you need, it will even search the web for you in response to your natural, conversation-like questions.

Privacy by default. Protected by Knox
We’re committed to protecting your information, while providing transparency about how it’s used and shared.

On-device Protection
Our Personal Data Engine gathers and processes your personal data safely. Then it encrypts that data and saves it onto your device with KEEP and Knox Vault, making it harder for anyone else to gain access.30,31

Tailored Controls
Take control over your Galaxy AI. You decide where it gets processed, either on-device or in the cloud.

Connected Security
Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology provides security across Galaxy connected devices so you can monitor the security of other devices right from your Galaxy smartphone.

Circle it, find it
Use Circle to Search with Google to find multiple items of a look by simply circling an outfit on your screen, and it will help you find every piece — from tops to footwear and everything in between — all in one search. You can circle it, search it and find the look, all from exactly where you are.

ONE UI 8.5
Your Galaxy. Your way
Built to adapt to you, One UI 8.5 personalises your Galaxy based on how you use it day-to-day. Designed to be simple and intuitive, contextual reminders from Now Brief and intelligent suggestions from all-new Now Nudge and AI Select make daily tasks easier in just a tap.
WHY SWITCH TO GALAXY
Switching made simple
Imagine where our most powerful devices could take you. Switch to Galaxy and discover a world where all of your technology works together seamlessly, keeping you connected and in control.

Specifications

Display
Display number of colours	16 million colours
Screen shape	Flat
Pixel density	499 ppi
Display brightness	1500 cd/m²
Display resolution	3120 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal	17.5 cm (6.9")
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Armor 2
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	2600 cd/m²
Brand specific technologies	Always-on display
Display technology marketing name	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Processor
Processor boost frequency	4.74 GHz
Processor family	Snapdragon
Processor cores	8
Processor frequency	3.6 GHz
Processor model	8 Elite Gen 5
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Qualcomm Hexagon
Storage
RAM capacity	12 GB
User memory	218.6 GB
Internal storage capacity	256 GB
Compatible memory cards	Not supported
Camera
Third rear camera sensor size	1/2.52"
Third rear camera pixel size	0.7 µm
Fourth rear camera aperture number	2.4
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	120°
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)	10 MP
Second rear camera sensor size	1/2.52"
Second rear camera pixel size	0.7 µm
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	21°
Rear camera sensor size	1/1.3"
Rear camera pixel size	0.6 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	84°
Front camera sensor size	1/3.2"
Front camera pixel size	1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle	85°
Rear camera flash	Yes
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP
Front camera type	Single camera
Rear camera type	Quad camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	200 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP
Resolution at capture speed	7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)	12 MP
Optical zoom	5x
Rear camera aperture number	1.4
Second rear camera aperture number	2.9
Front camera aperture number	2.2
Auto focus	Yes
Digital zoom	100x
Video recording modes	1080p, 4320p, 2160p, 720p
Maximum frame rate	30 fps
Image stabilizer	Yes
Flash type	LED
Video capture resolution (max)	7680 x 4320 pixels
Third rear camera aperture number	1.9
AI scene recognition	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Fourth rear camera pixel size	0.7 µm
Panorama	Yes
Portrait mode	Yes
Slow motion rate	240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Slow motion mode	Yes
Network
Mobile network generation	5G
SIM card capability	Dual SIM
3G bands supported	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
2G standards	GSM
3G standards	WCDMA
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
4G bands supported	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.0
2G bands (primary SIM)	850,1900,1800,900 MHz
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes
MIMO	Yes
5G bands supported	2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
Frequency band	Tri-band
Modulation	4096-QAM
5G standard	Sub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
GPS Performance
GLONASS	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Ports & interfaces
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
USB connector type	USB Type-C
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivity	USB Type-C
Technical details
Fingerprint reader	Yes
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
Speakers	stereo
Proximity sensor	Yes
Compatibility	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Form factor	Bar
User memory	218.6 GB
Product colour	Violet
Google applications	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Security update term	28 February 2033
Messaging
E-mail	Yes
Short Message Service (SMS)	Yes
File formats
Audio formats supported	3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Navigation
Position location	Yes
BeiDou	Yes
GLONASS	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Galileo	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Design
Product colour	Violet
Fingerprint reader	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP68
Form factor	Bar
Colour name	Cobalt Violet
Ergonomics
Gyroscope	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Hall sensor	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes
Performance
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Fast charging	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Operating system installed	Android 16.0
Wireless charging	Yes
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes
Multimedia
Audio formats supported	3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Speakers	stereo
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Call management
Image stabilizer	Yes
Software
Platform	Android
Google applications	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Operating system installed	Android 16.0
Virtual assistant	Samsung Bixby
User interface (UI)	One UI 8.5
Battery
Removable battery	No
Wireless charging	Yes
Battery capacity	5000 mAh
Continuous video playback time	31 h
Memory
RAM capacity	12 GB
Power
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	10 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	60 W
Energy efficiency class	A
Endurance
International Protection (IP) code	IP68
Energy efficiency class	A
Energy efficiency scale	A to G
Battery endurance per cycle	3300 min
Battery endurance in cycles	1200
Repeated free fall reliability class	A
Repairability class	C
Certificates
International Protection (IP) code	IP68
Sensors
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Hall sensor	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	78.1 mm
Depth	7.9 mm
Height	163.6 mm
Weight	214 g
Features
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle	85°
Packaging content
AC adapter included	No
Cables included	USB Type-C
Stylus included	Yes
SIM card ejector pin	Yes
Other features
Google applications	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Compatibility	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes