Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features privacy display and four cameras
The Story
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra includes a privacy display that reduces viewing angles to block shoulder surfers. The phone costs £1,279 and has four rear cameras, an integrated stylus, and AI features including three built-in chatbots. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip.
Key Facts
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9in QHD+ Dynamic Amoled 2X screen with a privacy display that reduces viewing angles.
- The privacy display can be toggled on/off, has two intensity levels, and can be activated for specific tasks such as banking apps or lock screen.
- The phone costs £1,279 (€1,449/$1,299/A$2,199).
- It has four rear cameras: 200MP main, 50MP 0.6x ultra‑wide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x telephoto, plus a 12MP front camera.
- It runs One UI 8.5 (Android 16) and has a 6.9in 120Hz display.
- Battery lasts two days between charges with eight hours of active screen use.
- Samsung provides software updates until 28 February 2033.
- The phone contains 17.7% recycled content.
- It weighs 214g and is 4g lighter than its predecessor.
- The sides are now aluminium instead of titanium.
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Sources: The Guardian
