Overview
- The Galaxy S26 series has been on sale since March 11, with the S26 Plus starting at $1,099 and the S26 Ultra’s base model at $1,299.
- The S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display is unique to that model and offers configurable on‑screen shielding, though reviewers report lower brightness, narrower viewing angles, and discomfort for some users.
- Review testing finds top-tier performance, with Snapdragon-equipped units leading key benchmarks and Exynos variants remaining competitive but trailing the Snapdragon versions.
- Charging speeds are notably improved on the Ultra, with reviewers recording roughly 0–80% in 30 minutes using a higher‑wattage adapter, while the S26 Plus hits about 71% in 30 minutes at 45W.
- Camera updates are modest: the S26 Plus largely reuses S25 Plus hardware and the Ultra’s 3x telephoto is downgraded, contributing to critiques that the Plus offers limited value next to the cheaper S26 and the more capable Ultra.