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Samsung has boosted Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order savings to up to $980 by pairing a $900 instant discount with an exclusive $30 credit toward accessories; there may also be a $50 PayPal discount via code PAYPAL50, though it may not work for everyone. This gives buyers an extra incentive to pre-order the phone.
Samsung confirms in a Bloomberg interview that an improved S Pen is in development, featuring a new display structure and potential USI 2.0 compatibility (or newer). This could enable deeper S Pen integration with future devices, possibly including Qi2 wireless charging magnets, while keeping the S Pen a core Samsung technology; no timing or detailed specs were disclosed.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked, introducing a Privacy Display that controls screen visibility per app, plus a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED panel, an aluminum frame, and a 16GB RAM option. It also brings faster charging (60W wired, 25W wireless) and a newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, while keeping the established 5,000 mAh battery and camera system. The S26 Ultra remains $1,300 in the US, with upgrades largely incremental over the S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 centered on the Galaxy S26 Ultra—with a lighter design and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, plus a Privacy Display that darkens the screen to deter shoulder-surfing—while the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus gain bigger screens, larger batteries, and a $100 price bump. AI features loom large, including a Perplexity-powered Samsung Browser, Now Nudge that surfaces relevant content in chats, and Galaxy AI Photo Editing, alongside the Buds 4 earbuds and updated Circle to Search capabilities.
Arc Pulse unveiled a high-end two-piece case for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, available in Matte Black, Silver, Graphite, and Gold with aerospace-grade aluminum; prices run from $69.99 to $129.99, pre-orders are live and shipping begins May 4, continuing the brand’s premium, drop-protective design that preserves the phone’s look and feel (not for everyone due to the cost).
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Qi2-ready but does not include built-in Qi2 magnets, meaning magnetic accessories like wallets or chargers require a case or external adapter; unlike Apple and Google, Samsung opted not to embed magnets, a decision seen as a cost/space-saving trade-off.
Allison Johnson goes hands-on with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra and is impressed by Privacy Display, a dual-layer screen that narrows viewing angles to keep prying eyes from seeing your screen. Not a brand-new tech, but implemented well with on/off toggles and customizable privacy options. The S26 Ultra gains a slimmer aluminum body, brighter main and telephoto lenses, adds AI photo editing and early Google Gemini integration, and keeps the $1,299 price for 256GB/12GB RAM.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Feb 25 will unveil the S26 lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra); the Ultra is rumored to gain a wider main-camera aperture and a new Privacy Display, with talk of Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to save costs and potential price hikes; base storage may rise to 256GB, and Samsung's live event will be streamed via YouTube, Samsung.com, and Newsroom with Tom's Guide providing live coverage.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a software-based Privacy Display that shades the screen at off-angles to deter shoulder-surfing, with adjustable privacy levels and automatic triggers for apps, notifications, and secure screens.
A prelaunch Galaxy S26 Ultra reveal claims the S Pen must be inserted with the button facing upward to align with the phone’s curved edge; inserting it with the button downward could cause the stylus to protrude, marking a change from the S25 Ultra where both orientations worked.
A YouTuber in Dubai bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra days before its official launch, sharing hands-on clips and photos that reveal the retail packaging, a Privacy Display feature that darkens when viewed from the side, and confirm that the S Pen has Bluetooth removed; leaks also show the S26 Ultra alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a damaged S25 Ultra, suggesting only a modest upgrade over the S25 until more hands-on time at Unpacked.
Samsung's Unpacked 2026 on February 25 will stream from San Francisco and is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26, and S26 Plus along with the Buds 4 series. Leaks suggest a design refresh with a camera bump and rounder edges for the Ultra, a new privacy display, and a 10-bit display, plus AI-powered camera features and potential Nota AI image generation. Edge/foldable models and smartwatches are unlikely at this event, with broader foldable and wearable reveals saved for a summer Unpacked; chip options may include Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 depending on region.
A Galaxy S26 Ultra has leaked via an early unboxing ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event, with hands-on photos showing a camera island design, a redesigned retail box, and Samsung's new Privacy Display that darkens the screen when viewed at an angle. The unit, photographed next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, suggests the phone’s size and feel are similar to the S25 Ultra, and rumors point to similar specs with a faster chipset.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to launch with six colors: four standard options (Black, White, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue) and two online-exclusive hues (Silver Shadow and Pink Gold); renders for the exclusive colors haven’t surfaced yet, with leaks firming up these color options ahead of launch.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, posts top Geekbench scores (single-core 3,852; multi-core 11,738), beating the iPhone 17 Pro Max (3,792 / 9,831) and the Exynos 2600 (3,336 / 11,369) in regional variants, signaling a Snapdragon-driven performance edge for Samsung's latest flagships, though Exynos remains in play on some markets with a 2nm process.