Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch QHD+ screen that is capable of up to 2600 nits of brightness. The S26 Ultra also includes a Privacy Display, which allows you to hide the screen from side views. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and has a 200MP camera with 5x periscope zoom and a built-in S Pen. It will charge fast at 60W, be protected against water damage (IP68), and receive updates for seven years.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Overview

Design and build

The S26 Ultra has a slim profile at 7.9mm thick and weighs in at 214g, which makes it easy to hold even though it is a large device; the softer rounded corners make it feel less bulky. It features an Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Armor 2 on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, giving it a premium feel and making it durable. It also offers IP68 protection from both water and dust. You can purchase the S26 Ultra in either Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, or White. It has stereo speakers that provide great audio quality and are tuned using Dolby technology. The S Pen is included as part of the package and allows you to write, draw, and mark up screenshots whenever you want. To help maintain its appearance, you should invest in a quality phone case and screen protector.

Display

The 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display adjusts its refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz based on what you are doing on the phone. This provides a very smooth experience for scrolling, playing games, and watching videos, as well as being energy efficient when you are reading. The display has a maximum brightness of 2,600 nits, allowing it to remain readable even under direct sunlight, and includes an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. Additionally, the display utilizes a 10-bit panel and ProScaler technology to provide richer color representation and detail enhancement. A new feature called Privacy Display allows you to block others from seeing your screen if they attempt to view it at an angle; you may also choose to use this feature with specific applications (such as banking apps), PIN entry, or simply for notification purposes. Finally, the display is protected by Gorilla Armor 2 and features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor that is both quick and secure.

Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) is built to provide high-speed performance when you need to multitask heavily, edit photos/videos, or play games. Samsung’s tuning provides a faster processor, a more powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports Ray Tracing, and a faster Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) related processing. Additionally, the redesigned vapor chamber assists in keeping the device cool. In Nepal, you have the option of selecting either 12GB of RAM with 256GB or 512GB of internal memory, or 16GB of RAM with 1TB of internal memory; all options are equipped with rapid UFS 4.0 storage. This combination of hardware components makes this device ideal for power users, mobile gamers, and content creators; additionally, a portable SSD allows for convenient backups of your video files.

Software

The S26 Ultra has One UI 8.5 on Android 16, but now the phone is even smarter thanks to Galaxy AI. Galaxy AI now offers a "Nudge" feature that gives suggestions of things you can do based on the messages you receive (for example, if a friend wants to see some photos of a trip you took, Galaxy AI can suggest showing them those photos). The "Photo Assist" feature allows you to change photos by typing in exactly what changes you would like to make. "Creative Studio" creates stickers and wallpapers for your phone. "Audio Eraser" can be used in many apps such as YouTube and Netflix to turn off background audio. Bixby can be used with Gemini and Perplexity to help answer questions. Finally, "Call Screening" can help you determine whether or not an unknown caller is a spammer. Samsung will provide at least seven years of operating system and security updates for your phone.

Camera

The 200MP main camera (f/1.4, OIS) allows for plenty of light to create sharp, detailed images, particularly during the nighttime. The 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) provides a wider field of view for your shot, the 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4) will bring subjects closer to you, and the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (f/2.9, OIS) enables you to get close-ups of distant objects. An anti-flare lens coating has been added, which helps reduce "starburst" effects around lights. In Super Steady mode, Horizontal Lock ensures that regardless of how much you are moving, your videos remain steady. Support for the APV codec ensures that your video quality is maintained after editing. Additionally, the 12MP front-facing camera captures 4K video using an updated AI ISP.

Battery

The 5000 mAh battery will keep your phone powered throughout the entire day. According to Samsung, this phone can provide up to 31 hours of video playback. This phone supports 60W wired charging that allows the battery to reach approximately 75% capacity in roughly 30 minutes. In addition to 60W wired charging, this phone also supports 25W wireless charging as well as 4.5W reverse wireless charging, which allows users to charge their wireless headphones or smartwatches with their phones. However, the charging adapter for this phone is not included; therefore, you should purchase either a 60W fast charging adapter, a wireless charging pad, or a portable battery pack from our store.

Who Should Buy It?

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best choice for you if you're looking for an in-built S Pen, 200MP camera setup, and a large QHD+ display with a privacy function. I would suggest this device to creative individuals, working adults, and other users who would like to use all functions available from Samsung.