[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After seeing this product on display, what gravitated me was it's multi functions through its AI capabilities, it's data processing and upgraded speed functions while navigating across several screens.
Cameras are the same as the last 4 years. The Display is not as color accurate as previous years due to the new "privacy Display feature" that makes the colors more washed out and Grey, battery life is a little better then previous years not by much, performance is a little better then the last 4 years of phones in the s series lineup, they did make the cooling chamber a bit bigger then last year's which helps with overheating but it can still be a problem at times especially while gaming or doing something intensive, the durability is about the same as 2 years ago except the screen is a little tougher they downgraded the frame of the device to the one used 2 years ago, otherwise its the same exact phone as the last 4 years so "upgrade" at your discretion
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 3, 2026
Hi there Lundy1980, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We understand how important it is to feel that you've made a good investment in a new device that you enjoy using every day for a range of tasks. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the temperature of your device during your prolonged usage. We have also shared a link to the complete manual to help you adjust the Privacy Display to only enable with specific apps or notifications to help you have the brightness you may be seeking with your normal usage, and make use of the privacy when desired. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions about the differences between the titanium and armor aluminum for peace of mind with the durability of your device while continuing to lighten the design for comfort in your hand. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Keep your Galaxy device at its normal operating temperature https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952/ Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's not a huge jump from the S24 Ultra for me. I do miss my pen that controlled phone features, but this new phone's camera is way better. So far, I've noticed the screen looks nicer and I really like my privacy screen.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have mainly been using the phone for light gaming and photo taking and editing. I can honestly say it's made game so much more enjoyable. It runs so seamlessly when playing and dose not over heat like others have in the past. For photo taking the quality and editing Ai has been super easy to use and made me want to take photos of everything.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Personally my S26 Ultra was going to be my second phone to just use or have fun with to test cellular networks. My first impression was WOW. I had a poor experience with my last Samsung device, the S22 Ultra. On the new S26 Ultra, everything has improved leagues. The battery life is on-par with other brands. The smoothness of the OS and usage of the phone is incredible, and not to forget that Galaxy AI actually helps unlike other AI's. Its great especually with photo edits like object eraser. I'm going to be contemplating switching back to a Samsung device full time.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is a great upgrade from my s22 ultra. I love the privacy screen, and how you can set it for individual apps plus the intensity. The galaxy Ai has been very helpful with keeping track of my school work. Helping me answer texts quicker with the add to calender option or the photo finder. I'm looking forward to finding more ways to use my phone to make my life easier then it has already made it.