Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Launched: Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra in India on today, introducing the world’s first built-in privacy display for smartphones alongside 60W fast charging and a professional-grade camera system. The device is the slimmest Ultra model to date at just 7.9mm thickness.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra joins the standard S26 and S26 Plus in Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup. It runs on One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 with seven years of software support. Pre-bookings open today, with deliveries starting March 6, 2026, and general sales from March 11.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price in India
Samsung confirmed the final pricing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra in India. The base model starts at ₹1,39,999 for the 256GB variant. Higher storage options are priced as follows:
12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹1,39,999
12GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹1,59,999
16GB RAM + 1TB storage: ₹1,89,999
The phone comes in four standard colors: Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue. Samsung’s online store also offers two exclusive colors: Pink Gold and Silver Shadow. Samsung also launched the Galaxy Buds 4 alongside the phone. The standard Buds 4 cost ₹16,999, and the Buds 4 Pro with 24-bit audio are priced at ₹22,999.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Privacy Display
The flagship feature is the world’s first built-in privacy screen for cellphones. It was designed for use in public areas such as subway systems and cafes, and it uses a combination of hardware and software to limit the user’s screen visibility.
The display’s “Narrow Pixels” technology controls how the pixels scatter light. When turned on, it limits side viewing angles while maintaining full brightness and clarity for the viewer. This protects sensitive data like passwords, financial apps, and private chats while preserving the user’s viewing experience.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a QHD+ resolution (3120×1440). The key display parameters are as follows:
- Peak brightness: 3,000 nits for excellent outdoor visibility
- Refresh rate: 1Hz to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- Protection: Gorilla Armor 2 on front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on back
- Build: Titanium frame with IP68 dust and water resistance
At just 7.9mm thick, it is the slimmest Ultra device Samsung has ever produced.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Processor & Performance
The flagship model runs on a custom-optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, built on a 3nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) process.
Performance enhancements over the previous generation include:
- CPU: 19% faster with prime cores clocked at higher speeds
- GPU: 24% faster Adreno GPU with ray tracing hardware
- NPU: 39% faster neural processor for on-device AI tasks at 65 TOPS
The phone has UFS 4.0 storage for quick read and write speeds and LPDDR5X RAM operating at 10.7 Gbps. A redesigned vapor chamber with thermal interface material along the processor sides is part of thermal management, which improves heat dissipation by 40%.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Camera System
The S26 Ultra features a quad-camera setup with brighter lenses for enhanced low-light photography:
Rear Cameras:
- Main: 200MP sensor with wider f/1.4 aperture (up from f/1.7), capturing 47% more light for superior low-light performance
- Periscope telephoto: 50MP sensor with 5x optical zoom and f/2.9 aperture
- Standard telephoto: 10MP sensor with 3x optical zoom and OIS
- Ultra-wide: 50MP sensor with 120° field of view
Camera Features:
- Nightography Video: Improved low-light video recording with better clarity
- Super Steady mode: Upgraded with Horizontal Lock option to keep horizon level regardless of camera rotation
- AI ISP: Improvements extend to selfie camera for more accurate skin tones and detailed images
- APV support: First Galaxy phone to support Advanced Professional Video standard for visually lossless 8K recording at 30fps with efficient compression
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battery & Charging
The S26 Ultra packs a 5,000mAh battery with significant charging upgrades:
- 60W Super-Fast Charging 3.0: Reaches 75% charge in 30 minutes
- 25W wireless charging 2.0
- 4.5W reverse wireless charging for accessories like Galaxy Buds
This marks the first time Samsung has moved beyond 45W charging on its Ultra models.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: AI Features
The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with new Galaxy AI tools integrated into One UI 8.5:
- Now Nudge provides context-aware suggestions. Without looking through albums, the phone will instantly recommend appropriate photos when a buddy texts for pictures from a vacation.
- Now Brief offers personalized morning and evening summaries pulling from calendar, messages, and travel plans using context-aware processing.
- Photo Assist lets users edit photos by typing commands like “make it night” to change lighting or remove objects using on-device AI. It can modify outfits, restore missing objects, or change scenes with text prompts.
- Creative Studio brings creation and customization into one integrated space for turning ideas into polished visuals.
- With improved multi-object identification, Circle to Search with Google can now identify many objects in a single image.
- The phone integrates Perplexity AI alongside a revamped Bixby with agentic capabilities using natural language understanding.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Software & Security
The phone ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 out of the box. Samsung promises seven years of major OS upgrades and security updates, supporting the device through 2033.
Security features include:
- Post-quantum cryptography in Samsung Knox for future-proofing
- Knox Vault with dedicated secure processor isolating PINs, passwords, and biometric data
- Knox Matrix for encrypted eSIM transfers and cross-device security monitoring
- Private Album in Gallery using hardware-backed encryption without separate login
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Connectivity
The device supports:
- 5G: Both sub-6 GHz and mmWave bands
- Wi-Fi 7: With 320MHz channels
- Bluetooth 6.0: For better accuracy and security
- NFC: For contactless payments
- UWB: Ultra-Wideband for precise device tracking
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Availability in India
On February 25, 2026, pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 Ultra went live through a number of channels:
- Online: Samsung India official website (Check here), Amazon India, and Flipkart
- Offline: Samsung Opera House, Samsung Exclusive Stores, and major electronics retailers
- Carriers: Leading telecom operators with installment plans
Delivery dates:
- Pre-booked orders: Starting March 6, 2026
- General sale: March 11, 2026
Customers can check exchange offers and bank discounts at the time of purchase. Samsung is also offering purchase options through Samsung Live and the Samsung Shop App with additional limited-time online benefits.
