Samsung has recently unveiled a trio of new Galaxy S26 smartphones, with one of them boasting a unique feature that outshines the iPhone. The standout feature of the S26 Ultra is its Privacy Display, which prevents unauthorized viewing of the screen content by utilizing a special setting that makes the content disappear when not directly looked at. This innovative technology offers enhanced privacy, ensuring that individuals nearby cannot snoop on your messages or sneak a peek at your activities.
Describing the advancement, Samsung stated, “Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the mobile industry’s first built-in Privacy Display, a breakthrough in display technology that fundamentally changes how privacy can be protected on a phone.” By manipulating pixel dispersion to control visibility, the display maintains clarity and brightness for the user while restricting visibility for others.
In addition to the Privacy Display, the S26 Ultra features a sleeker design, prolonged battery life, and operates on the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm, facilitating rapid charging up to 75% in just 30 minutes. The device also boasts an updated quad rear camera for superior night photography and enhanced video stabilization with upgraded Super Steady capabilities, including a horizontal lock option for smoother recording.
Moreover, the S26 Ultra includes an integrated S Pen for convenient note-taking on its 6.9-inch AMOLED screen. Joining the Ultra variant are the standard S26 with a 6.3-inch display and the larger 6.7-inch Plus version, both powered by Samsung’s Exynos chip and equipped with triple-lens rear cameras.
All the new Samsung smartphones receive a significant upgrade in smart features through a Galaxy AI enhancement, promising a more intuitive user experience. Notable features include Now Nudge, which offers relevant suggestions to help users stay focused without distractions, such as automatically suggesting photos from the Gallery when prompted by a friend or cross-checking Calendar entries for meeting conflicts.
While these updates from Samsung are impressive, they come at a higher cost this year. The UK pricing for the new Galaxy S26 range is 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 new Samsung Galaxy S26 models are set to hit stores next month, offering consumers a range of advanced features and capabilities to enhance their mobile experience.