[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Galaxy S26 Ultra for a bit now, and coming from the S24, the experience feels pretty familiar.
The first thing I picked up on was the display. Samsung screens are always good, and this one just feels a bit brighter and smoother. It’s not a huge change from the S24, but you can tell it’s been refined, especially outdoors or when watching videos.
Performance-wise, everything feels really fast. My S24 was already quick, so I didn’t expect a huge jump, but apps open instantly and multitasking feels even smoother.
The camera is where I noticed a bit more difference. The photos are still very “Samsung style,” but the detail and low-light shots look cleaner. Zoom is also slightly better, especially when you start pushing it further.
The AI features are interesting too. Some of them feel like small improvements to things Samsung was already doing, but they actually make everyday tasks a little easier like photo editing and suggestions while using the phone.
Overall, if you’re coming from something like the S24, the S26 Ultra doesn’t feel like a completely different phone, but it does feel like a polished upgrade.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] One of the many features of my new phone is the built-in privacy screen; it's a super cool idea. I use my phone a lot for banking and messaging apps, and For me, the inclusion of this privacy technology was very important. Plus, the AI Galaxy is much more complete and faster! It's a phone you shouldn't miss! Another feature is that it takes very sharp photos at night, even when using the flash.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI is integrated at every level in the Samsung Galaxy s26 ultra. It truly is an upgrade over previous Ultra's. I have a Samsung ecosystem of products in my home and with Galaxy AI it makes it that much easier to control and manage my appliances and other pieces of tech. I highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy s26 ultra. It has helped turn my home into a smart home.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used to buy a privacy screen protector every time I get a new Samsung phone but now I feel so satisfied with the new privacy screen feature. The other thing is now I feel I won't need any image editor with the new Galaxy AI.