Samsung has unveiled a trio of new Galaxy S26 smartphones, with the standout feature being the Privacy Display on the S26 Ultra. This innovative feature ensures privacy by making content disappear when not directly viewed, preventing others from seeing your screen. Users can customize it to block specific apps or notifications.
According to Samsung, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the first in the mobile industry to incorporate a built-in Privacy Display, revolutionizing phone privacy protection. By controlling pixel light dispersion, the display maintains clarity for the user while limiting visibility to others.
In addition to the Privacy Display, the Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a thinner design, long battery life, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm. Rapid charging capabilities allow for a 75% charge in just 30 minutes.
The phone also features an upgraded quad rear camera for improved night photography and enhanced video stabilization with Super Steady capabilities. It includes an S Pen for note-taking on the 6.9-inch AMOLED screen.
Joining the Ultra are the standard S26 with a 6.3-inch screen and the larger 6.7-inch Plus version, both powered by Samsung’s Exynos chip and equipped with triple-lens cameras.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI upgrade enhances smart features across all new smartphones, introducing features like Now Nudge, which offers relevant suggestions to users to improve workflow efficiency.
The new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup comes with increased prices this year. UK pricing details are as follows:
– S26: 256GB £879, 512GB £1,049
– S26 Plus: 256GB £1,099, 512GB £1,269
– S26 Ultra: 256GB £1,279, 512GB £1,449, 1TB (with 16GB RAM) £1,699
The smartphones are set to hit stores next month.