Galaxy S26 Ultra
Get up to $900 instant trade-in credit and
redeem your rewards points at 2x value for a limited time.θ†
When everything just works, you stay in the moment. Galaxy S26 Ultra anticipates what you need next, empowers your creativity, delivers powerful performance with stunning, ultra-vivid viewing and even gives you the freedom to keep your screen private whenever you choose.
MEET YOUR NEW GALAXY
Privacy Display
Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen being held in a hand. When viewed straight on, the main screen is visible. When the user rotates the viewing angle to the side, the main screen dims and becomes less visible. When the viewing angle returns to show the screen straight on, the contents are visible again.
Nightography Video
Close up of Galaxy S26 Ultra's rear camera is seen. Zooming inside the lens, it transforms to a video being shot in low light. Thanks to Nightography, details remain vivid and clear.
Photo Assist
A photo of a dog is seen. In Photo Assist, the user can describe what to change by inputting a text prompt. After typing 'Make this his birthday party', the Generate button is pressed. Galaxy AI transforms the photo by adding various birthday themed accessories on and around the dog.
Refined design
Introducing a new translucent camera island that flows seamlessly into the device as part of a more refined design.Galaxy S26 Ultra in Cobalt Violet is seen from the side. As it rotates, the rear cameras are seen. Next, three more devices in Sky Blue, White and Black fan out from the original device and are also seen from the back. S Pen slides into view.
Fast. Powerful. AI-ready.
Galaxy S26 Ultra's customized chip is seen with NPU, GPU, CPU and customized Image Enhancer. As it falls, light flows to the rest of the chipboard. Zooming out, the main screen of Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen. The original chip transforms to say AI.
Compare the design of Galaxy S26 Ultra
PERFORMANCE
The world's first Privacy Display
on mobile
Meet your built-in privacy screen, only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Just manually switch on, and Privacy Display will 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 just when you need to enter PINs and passwords in Settings, Lock Screen or Secure Folder.
Close up of the screen of Galaxy S26 Ultra. A text message conversation is seen active on the screen. The device rotates slightly to the side and the whole screen becomes hidden from view.
Close up of the screen of Galaxy S26 Ultra. An incoming notification is seen at the top of the screen. The device rotates slightly to the side and the notification becomes hidden from view because Privacy Display's settings have been customized.
Upscale your viewing experience
The display's color depth processing precision leverages our advanced mDNIe technology to ensure you see color and gradation exactly as intended in up to a billion colors. From the deepest tones to the most vibrant hues, this processor enables a substantial boost in graphical performance. ProScaler also enhances details with AI processing improvements for clearer images.
A before and after comparison depicts ProScaler effects. Colour is also more enhanced with improved mDNIe technology.
Our most powerful processor, customized for Galaxy
Galaxy S26 Ultra's customized chip is seen with NPU, GPU, CPU and customized Image Enhancer. As it falls, light flows to the rest of the chipboard. Zooming out, the main screen of Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen. The original chip transforms to say AI.
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 customized 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.
- NPU 39 % faster AI performance
- GPU 24 % improved graphics performance
- CPU 19 % faster processing
than Galaxy S25 Ultra
Play it cool with our largest Vapor Chamber ever
A new Vapor Chamber is seen horizontally. Galaxy S26 Ultra comes into view underneath and Vapor Chamber is seen dissipating heat more efficiently. It then disappears into the device and a game is seen being played on the main screen. Powered by Snapdragon Elite 8 Gen 5 customized for Galaxy.
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 dissipated faster and more efficiently than ever before. Alongside the tailored thermal interface material (TIM), the enhanced cooling system enables 21% greater thermal performance. Vulkan-optimized games also effectively render light and shadows while ray tracing creates 3D images with more realistic colors and reflections — further enhanced by the device’s powerful Snapdragon processor customized for Galaxy.,,
*Copyright © COGNOSPHERE. All Rights Reserved.
Compare the battery of Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Comparison
Compare with
CAMERA
100x Zoom.
See the unseen.
Bring far away into focus. Zoom from 1x to staggering 100x AI-powered Zoom as AI stabilizes your view and enhances clarity instantly.
A photo is being shot at 100 times zoom. Then, 10 times zoom, 3 times zoom, 0.6 times zoom and 30 times zoom. Whether zoomed in or out, details remain clear with Space Zoom.
Clear and bright, even at night
Close up of Galaxy S26 Ultra's rear camera is seen. Zooming inside the lens, it transforms to a video being shot in low light. Thanks to Nightography, details remain vivid and clear.
Galaxy S26 Ultra sets a new benchmark for Nightography with wider apertures and noise reduction for 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 noise patterns unique to each sensor type, ensuring each frame remains sharp and vibrant. Record cinematic moments after sunset, from bustling city streets to intimate gatherings, with more details than before.
Parts of one of Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera lenses are seen coming together to reveal the full camera system on the back of the device. Another device appears from behind the first one and is seen from the main screen.
- 50 MP F1.9 Ultra Wide
- 200 MP F1.4 Wide 2x Optical
Quality Zoom - 50 MP F2.9 Telephoto 5x Optical Zoom &
10x Optical Quality Zoom - 10 MP F2.4 Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom
- 12 MP F2.2 Selfie Camera
See the difference in camera specs
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 200 MP Wide F1.4
- 50 MP Ultra Wide F1.9
- 50 MP Telephoto F2.9
Compare with
- 108 MP Wide F1.8
- 12 MP Ultra Wide F2.2
- 10 MP Telephoto F4.9
- 200 MP Wide F1.7
- 12 MP Ultra Wide F2.2
- 10 MP Telephoto F4.9
- 200 MP Wide F1.7
- 12 MP Ultra Wide F2.2
- 50 MP Telephoto F3.4
- 200 MP Wide F1.7
- 50 MP Ultra Wide F1.9
- 50 MP Telephoto F3.4
Super Steady Video. Now even steadier.
Shoot smoother, shake-free videos with Super Steady's Horizontal Lock feature. It combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognize the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360 degrees.
A video is about to be shot on Galaxy S26 Ultra. In Super Steady, the user presses the Horizontal Lock icon and then presses record. Next, device is seen from the back as it is held by someone who is running. Then, the screen shows the user is recording a pet running. Even as they both run, the video remains level.
Galaxy AI
Just say the word.
A photo of a dog is seen. In Photo Assist, the user can describe what to change by inputting a text prompt. After typing 'Make this his birthday party', the Generate button is pressed. Galaxy AI transforms the photo by adding various birthday themed accessories on and around the dog.
Get quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and Photo Assist with Galaxy AI. Add objects by naturally describing the edits you wish to make and Galaxy AI will realize your vision.
Search from your home screen
Reservation and appointment details are now just a quick search away, including by voice. On the home screen, use Finder to search for information such as flight details or notes you have saved in various apps. One search brings everything together helping you to remember where things are.
Home screen of Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen. Finder is pressed from the Home screen. March travel to Jeju is typed into the search bar. Flight details are then seen in a card that is easy to read with prompts such as create event, weather at destination, view map and share. When scrolled down, further information about the trip saved across different apps are all seen including Calendar, Reminder and Samsung Notes.
Real-time suggestions when you need them
Now Nudge
Powered by Galaxy AI, all-new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts, including Autofill suggestions. If someone asks for pictures from a recent trip, Now Nudge will understand which photos you'll need and find them for you. Just select and send in just a few taps.,
During a text conversation, someone asks for photos from a trip to Seoul. Now Nudge intelligently prompts the user with a Share photos button. When pressed, a search bar with the keywords Seoul photos appears and then a Gallery pop up shows the relevant photos. The user can then view and select photos. Once selected, they can be sent instantly to the friend.
Now Brief
Keep your day simplified with Now Brief. Get exercise playlist recommendations and reminders about important events, like booking details and special travel moments, all available as bite-sized briefs throughout the day.,
A widget from Now Brief is seen on the main screen of Galaxy S26 Ultra. It is letting the user know that their pet hasn't had enough walk time today. Now Brief's widgets scroll across to show two other notifications. Next, a birthday reminder and then, flight reservation details.
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
- 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.
ONE UI 8.5
Your Galaxy.
Your way.
Built to adapt to you, One UI 8.5 personalizes 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.,,
Compare your device
Compare with
with
GALAXY ECOSYSTEM
Hi-Res duet that keeps you in sync
Pair Galaxy S26 Ultra with Galaxy Buds4 Pro for an effortless sound setup. Whether you’re listening to Hi-Res Audio or making HD Voice calls, it’s a seamless ecosystem designed to keep everything connected and keep you moving.,
Galaxy Buds4 ProWHY SWITCH TO GALAXY
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.
Learn moreTry Galaxy
Experience the latest Galaxy AI features and One UI on your current operating system by using the Try Galaxy app or at trygalaxy.com. Learn more
Smart Switch
With Smart Switch, you can transfer photos, videos, contacts, notes, calendar events, other apps and even device settings effortlessly from iOS.,, Learn more
Quick Share
Sharing files shouldn’t take effort. With Quick Share, it doesn’t. Easily send files instantly between Galaxy, Android and PCs. Learn more
Get to know the Galaxy family with a selection of devices curated to suit your lifestyle.
Go to Find your GalaxyACCESSORIES
Style that's effortlessly magnetic
Magnetic compatibility, massive convenience. Connect wirelessly, style confidently and keep your phone ready for every moment.
Discover the benefits
An instant upgrade when you trade in your old device
Trade in any device in any condition and you can receive credit towards your new Galaxy S26 Ultra. Your old device may get refurbished and become a Samsung Certified Re-Newed device.
Learn morePeace of mind today, lasting value tomorrow
Keep your Samsung Galaxy device protected with Samsung Care+, Powerful Protection for your Galaxy life covers Unlimited Drops, Spills, and Mechanical Breakdowns.
Learn more
Galaxy S26 Ultra Frequently Asked Questions
Galaxy S26 Ultra stands out as the ultimate productivity and media powerhouse, making it a versatile all-in-one device for creators and power users in 2026. It combines a 6.9-inch anti-reflective display with a refined Armor Aluminum frame that includes rounded ergonomic corners. The 200 MP camera system a wider F1.4 aperture offers clearer pictures even at night. The powerful Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy comes with improved NPU, GPU and CPU for smoother graphics. In a world first on mobile, all-new built-in Privacy Display provides added privacy when you’re out in public ensuring any personal details that are on your screen remain safe.,,,,,
Go to HighlightsGalaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra are all unified with their sleek design, cosmic colorways and Galaxy AI, but bear some differences that are built to cater to various needs. Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and a 200 MP camera. Its typical battery capacity is 5000 mAh for all-day power with 31 hours of video playback. It also has a built-in Privacy Display for peace of mind when you're in crowded places. Galaxy S26+ has a 6.7-inch display and a 50 MP camera. Its typical capacity is 4900 mAh with 31 hours of video playback. Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch display and a 50 MP camera. Its typical battery capacity is 4300 mAh with 31 hours of video playback.,,,,
Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black and White. We also offer a Samsung.com only colors, Silver Shadow and Pink Gold, which are exclusively for customers who purchase on our site.
Go to DesignGalaxy S26 Ultra is fortified with materials that strengthen the device for long-lasting durability. The Armor Aluminum frame provides enhanced protection for the device’s internal components and exterior edges without adding excessive bulk. Engineered using an ion-strengthened glass formula, Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2 and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus 2 have been applied to the front and back of the device respectively for impact protection without compromising visual clarity. The IP68 rating provides enough water and dust resistance to protect your device against accidental spills and everyday mishaps.,,
Go to DesignYes, Galaxy S26 Ultra has a built-in S Pen.
Galaxy S26 Ultra works best with Magnet Case if you want convenience and everyday protection. The case has a built-in magnetic ring that helps your phone align perfectly with compatible wireless chargers and magnetic accessories. This makes charging easier and more reliable and allows you to attach accessories securely. It also offers protection, combining charging convenience and durability in one simple solution.
Learn more about AccessoriesGalaxy S26 Ultra runs on Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, which is designed to deliver superior CPU, GPU, NPU and AI performance. This customized processor is designed to enhance multitasking, camera performance and overall energy efficiency. A 39% boost to the advanced NPU provides faster and smarter AI performance. This power-efficient chipset enhances our built-in mDNIe technology, improving image processing precision by 4x to deliver significantly refined image quality. At the same time, it optimizes power consumption, preserving battery life.,,
Go to PerformanceYes, Galaxy S26 Ultra comes equipped with a newly designed Vapor Chamber that spreads heat more evenly inside the device, improving thermal performance by 21%. This improved heat dissipation prevents the hardware inside your Galaxy device from overheating with a continuous evaporation and condensation cycle. Keeping these main hardware components, like the CPU and GPU, from overheating allows them to maintain performance, so you can multitask, game or stream videos for longer.
Go to PerformanceYes, Galaxy S26 Ultra has a better display than previous models thanks to improvements to the customized processor. mDNIe has improved image processing precision by 4 times for more vibrant visuals. Display quality is now sharper, clearer with more lifelike visuals with ProScaler's new improvements. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display also provides a peak brightness of 2600 nits.
Go to PerformanceThe battery on Galaxy S26 Ultra is optimized to provide a long battery life for all-day use. A typical capacity of 5000 mAh allows you to stream videos and play games throughout the day without having to regularly charge.You can watch videos for up to 31 hours.,
Go to PerformanceIf you're looking for super-fast charging, you can quickly charge Galaxy S26 Ultra. With Super Fast Charging 3.0 the increased power from 45 W to 60 W allows you to charge your device up to 75% in around 30 minutes.
Go to PerformancePrivacy Display is a built-in privacy screen that uses innovative technology to protect your device's display from prying eyes in public places. When activated, the screen's pixels move dynamically to keep the display visible when you look at it straight on, but then appear dimmed when seen from the side by the people around you. You can have the full screen hidden from view. Or choose the custom settings instead, and set Privacy Display to activate only for notifications or certain apps.
Go to Privacy DisplayGalaxy S26 Ultra has three storage options available: 1 TB, 512 GB and 256 GB. The 1 TB device comes with 16 GB of memory and the 512 GB and 256 GB devices come with 12 GB of memory.
Go to StorageYes, Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a powerful camera system that combines improved hardware with intelligent software making it good for taking videos at night. The 200 MP Wide camera now has wider apertures that let in more light thanks to the lens now opening to F1.4. This results in 47% improved brightness. The 50 MP Telephoto camera also has improved f-stops for 37% improved brightness even at full 5x optical zoom. Powered by the powerful processor, Nightography video then provides noise reduction to further enhance the color and details in videos that are shot in low light.,,
Go to CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra offers up to 100x phone camera zoom, combining advanced hardware with AI-powered zoom processing. Optical quality zoom provides clear, detailed shots at closer distances. Space Zoom can reach a total of 100x seamlessly from 1x, enabling you to capture subjects in the distance with more definition. AI Zoom then analyzes the image in real time, identifying subjects and textures, enhancing details as you zoom in, helping them appear even more defined.,,
Go to CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra is the best camera phone within the S Series. 200 MP Wide is perfect for ultra-high-resolution photos and advanced detail. 50 MP Telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 10x optical quality zoom delivers clear shots when zoomed in. 50 MP Ultra Wide is good for capturing expansive landscapes and group photos. The 12 MP front camera allows you to take sharp, natural-looking selfies.
Go to CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra comes with a set of new, deeper AI features that are easy and simple to use. You can now use written prompts in Photo Assist to get faster photo editing. Now Nudge is a new feature that intelligently understands what's on your screen and will provide suggestions, such as viewing your Calendar to add an event or the option to jump straight to your Gallery when someone asks you to share photos with them. Now Brief delivers even more personalized insights based on user behavior and preferences in bite-sized briefs. These include reminders based on information saved on your device like booking details and friends' birthdays. Search with Finder allows you to search for information without looking through apps yourself such as flight details or notes you have saved. Bixby now understands natural language questions for quick changes to device settings or a simple web search.,,,,
Go to Galaxy AIAs of March 2026, Galaxy AI's Photo Assist and Creative Studio support 41 languages. Now Nudge, recalled data for Now Brief and Search with Finder support 13 languages.
Full list of languages is below.
- Photo Assist supported languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Indonesian, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Swedish, Dutch, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Greek, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Norwegian, Slovak, Lithuanian, Slovenian, Latvian, Estonian, Bengali, Swahili, Filipino and Gujarati.
- Creative Studio supported languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Indonesian, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Swedish, Dutch, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Greek, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Norwegian, Slovak, Lithuanian, Slovenian, Latvian, Estonian, Bengali, Swahili, Filipino and Gujarati.
- Now Nudge supported languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese.
- Recalled data for Now Brief supported languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese.
- Search with Finder supported languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese.
Using AI on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is designed to be safe for privacy-minded users with privacy built in from how data is processed to how it’s stored and controlled. Galaxy AI processes data on your device through the Personal Data Engine and is then encrypted and saved on your device with KEEP and Knox Vault. So personal information stays on your phone instead of being sent to external servers. With clear, AI-secure privacy settings in Controls, you have the power to choose which AI features can access personal data. You can decide where it gets processed, either on your device or on the cloud. Connected security powered by Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology protects your entire ecosystem of Samsung devices, which you can control from your Galaxy smartphone.,
Go to PrivacyYes, Smart Switch makes it easy to move your data from iOS to Galaxy S26 Ultra. Contacts, photos, videos, notes and calendar events can all be easily transferred. Our Smart Switch app lets you connect your new device to your old device wirelessly or use a cable for faster transfer. The simple setup process means you can start using your new device with your previous data right away.,,
Learn more about Switch to GalaxyGalaxy S26 Ultra has significant hardware and software improvements that make it different from Galaxy S25 Ultra. The processor on Galaxy S26 Ultra is Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy while the processor on Galaxy S25 Ultra is Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy. The new ambient island camera design provides a sleeker and premium look. Galaxy S26 Ultra features the world's first Privacy Display on mobile. Wider apertures mean the 200 MP Wide camera opens to F1.4. The 50 MP Telephoto camera, with 5x optical zoom and 10x optical quality zoom, now opens to F2.9. This allows in more light for improved brightness. mDNIe has improved image processing precision by 4 times on Galaxy S26 Ultra, which enhances the display quality.,,,,
Built-in Privacy Display is a first for Galaxy devices and available only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. If you're worried about people being able to view your personal information when you're in a crowded space, you can activate Privacy Display to hide your full screen from others. Switch on Privacy Display directly from the Quick Panel to safeguard your screen quickly. Customize further by choosing Privacy Display to activate for specific apps or notifications.
Go to Privacy DisplayThere are many Galaxy AI features that are designed to boost productivity and help you manage your day with ease. Now Nudge understands what's on your screen and provides Autofill suggestions or helps keep your conversations going. In message conversations, it will provide prompts if you need to instantly view your Calendar or Gallery in just a tap. Now Brief suggests routines based on habits or provides helpful reminders based on your schedule. Search with Finder allows you to find information saved on your device through Finder on the home screen, helping you to remember where things are.,,
Go to Galaxy AIYes, Galaxy S26 Ultra is optimized for long gaming sessions thanks to its advanced cooling system, display enhancements and powerful graphics support. Redesigned Vapor Chamber helps maintain lower device temperatures, so performance stays smooth even during extended gameplay. Our proprietary technology, mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe), enhances display quality by boosting colors and clarity with 4 times improved processing precision. This allows you see more detail and enjoy a more immersive gaming experience. Improved ray tracing brings realistic lighting, reflections and shadows to supported games for a more lifelike experience.,,
Go to PerformanceThe camera on Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with improvements to make it the brightest camera in the Galaxy S Series. Improved f-stop numbers on the rear Wide camera allow for a wider aperture opening to F1.4. This lets in more light delivering 47% improved brightness, which is ideal for portraits, or if you’re shooting in low-light settings. The front camera now features AI ISP for refined, natural-looking selfies. Galaxy AI optimizes each shot in real time for clearer details, such as skin tone precision and hair and eyebrow textures, better colors and improved low-light results. Super Steady includes a new Horizontal Lock feature to keep video footage smooth and level, no matter how far you tilt the camera when you’re walking or running.,,,
Go to CameraYes, you can use Photo Assist and Creative Studio on Galaxy S26 Ultra, which are boosted by AI. In Photo Assist, you can move, resize or remove objects or fill in backgrounds for effortless photo cleanup. You can now also use simple text prompts in the Create section for even quicker editing. Creative Studio is an automatic content generation feature that allows you to make fun creations, such as sticker sets, at the tap of a button that you can then share with friends.,
Go to Galaxy AIGalaxy S26 Ultra has three storage options available and 12 GB or 16 GB of memory, depending on how you use your phone. 1 TB comes with 16 GB of memory and is best for power users who record high-resolution videos, play graphics-heavy games or download large apps. 512 GB comes with 12 GB of memory and gives you more space for regular photo taking, file downloads and multiple app use. 256 GB comes with 12 GB of memory and is ideal if you mostly stream content and occasionally take photos or videos.
Go to StorageSwitching to Galaxy S26 Ultra is possible in just a few simple steps designed by Samsung for a smooth process so you can seamlessly transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars and more. First, check your Trade-In eligibility to see if your phone qualifies for instant credit toward your new device, even if it's from another brand or has a cracked screen. Next, use our Smart Switch app to transfer your data wirelessly. Move photos, contacts, apps and more from your old device in one go. Finally, send in your old phone. If you signed up for the Trade-In program, simply return your previous device to Samsung and enjoy your new Galaxy.,,,
Learn more about Switch to Galaxy
- Privacy Display feature controls the screen's viewing angle to limit peripheral vision and can be activated in Settings. Activation for specific apps also available in Settings. Some changes in image quality may occur outside the viewing angle. Some information may still be visible to others depending on the viewing environment, such as angle or brightness. Caution is advised when exposing sensitive information.
- AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
- Brightness improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
- Photo Assist may require a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Photo Assist may result in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
- Weight may vary by country or region.
- Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26's screen size is 6.3” in the full rectangle and 6.1” accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S26+'s screen size is 6.7” in the full rectangle and 6.5” accounting for the rounded corners, and Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen size is 6.9” in the full rectangle and 6.7” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
- Compared to previous models.
- Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured current over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720 p, saved on device) on the main screen. Actual video playback time may vary by network connection, settings, video file format, screen brightness, battery condition and many other factors.
- Colour availability may vary depending on country or carrier.
- Exclusively available on Samsung.com.
- Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.
- Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.
- Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.
- Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4175 mAh for Galaxy S26, 4755 mAh for Galaxy S26+ and 4855 mAh for Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- ProScaler feature is supported on Galaxy S26+ and Ultra models. Image quality can be enhanced up to QHD+, depending on the screen resolution setting of the device.
- Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
- Vapor Chamber performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
- Ray tracing is supported on Galaxy S26 devices. Availability may vary by device, content and application.
- Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2026.1.8-2026.1.30 in US and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947 and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave network.
- Storage options and availability may vary by carrier, country or region. Actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software.
- Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x and 5x distances are optical zoom. 2x and 10x distances are optical quality zoom.
- Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.
- 100x Space Zoom includes 10x optical quality zoom and 100x digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Zoom distances past 10x zoom may express some image deterioration. AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
- Creative Studio feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Sticker sets only compatible with Samsung keyboard and can only be shared via Quick Share feature with other Galaxy devices that have One UI 5.0 or later installed and Quick Share app version 13.8.50.x or later.
- Now Nudge feature requires a Samsung Account login. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Text message prompts available with certain third party messaging apps including Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Chat, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Instagram (DM), Tango, NTT Docomo Messages, KDDI Messages. Share photos in Now Nudge works by analysing available image content. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
- Now Brief feature requires Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, apps. Some features may require a network connection. The description of photos provided by moments may not align with the user's intent. Notifications for dog walking require SmartTag2 and Pet Care in SmartThings to be activated. SmartTag2 sold separately. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.
- Available functions and features from Search with Finder may vary by country, region and language. For advanced search, data can only be searched in the same language as current system setting. Supported apps currently include Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Call Recording, Voice Recording, My Files, Gallery and Settings. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.
- Bixby service availability requires Samsung Account login and data connection. Available functions and features may vary by country, region, and language. Bixby only recognizes certain accents and dialects of English (UK), English (US), English (India), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Latin America). Other supported languages may be added in the future. Not all accents, dialects, and expressions may be recognized, and actual performance may vary depending on pronunciation, voice level, and the surrounding environment. Use of Bixby may be limited in certain situations such as when recording media (Video/Game/Voice), during calls, Maximum Power Saving mode, Emergency mode and Samsung Kids. Service availability may vary by country/service provider/language/device model/OS version. Bixby controls selected apps, other apps to be supported. To control SmartThings enabled devices with Bixby, first connect the devices to the SmartThings app. For more information, visit the SmartThings website (www.samsung.com/smartthings).
- The Personal Data Engine functions under the condition that the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analysed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off. Personal Data Engine recognises select languages and certain accents/dialects, including but not limited to Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese. Personal Data Engine currently analyses Samsung native applications and supported app notifications.
- KEEP is available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
- Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Available on select devices and internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Not available on apps that prohibit screen capturing. Please refer to the following webpage to find Google's Circle to Search supported languages: https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/16011537?visit_id=638863890792571848-2380469398&p=aimode&rd=1#zippy=%2Csupported-countries-territories%2Csupported-languages
- Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Action capsules provided may differ depending on the model.
- Wired transfers from Android™ devices require the receiving device to have Android™ 5.0 or later and the sending device to have Android™ 5.0 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 5.0 or later and the sending device must have Android™ 5.0 or later. Open Smart Switch Mobile in “Settings” on the receiving Galaxy device or download the Smart Switch Mobile app from the Galaxy Store. Data, content and apps available for transfer may vary by transmission method.
- Wired transfers from iOS require the receiving device to have Android™ 5.0 or later and the sending device to have iOS 5 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection or iCloud. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 5.0 or later and the sending device must have iOS 12 or later. iCloud transfers require the receiving device to have Android™ 5.0 or later and the sending device to have iOS 5 or later. Open Smart Switch Mobile in “Settings” on the receiving Galaxy device or download the Smart Switch Mobile app from the Galaxy Store. For wireless transfers, download Smart Switch for iOS from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Data, content and apps available for transfer may vary by transmission method. Contacts, gallery, videos, calendars and reminders can be transferred wirelessly from an iOS device.
- It is recommended to use a wired connection when transferring diverse sets of data at once.
- Quick Share feature between Galaxy devices available with the following OS: smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above, PCs running Windows 10 or later. Requires Samsung Account and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Quick Share to iOS and Android devices available by sending shared link: individual files shared cannot exceed 10 GB (for a total of 10 GB per day) and link will expire after two days; requires a Samsung Account and internet connection.
- Galaxy devices each sold separately.
- To be eligible for trade in, your qualifying device must meet all Trade In Program eligibility requirements. For detailed information, please refer to www.samsung.com/us/trade-in/.
- Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/us/support/samsung-care-plus/.
- AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
- Auto suggestion should be enabled. For location information, Location permission should be allowed.
- Requires initial setup via Samsung Wear app on compatible device.
