Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched: Price, specifications, features and all you need to know about latest flagship ‘Agentic AI phone’
Times of India
by SOURABH KULESHFebruary 25, 2026
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Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ at a San Francisco event. Priced starting at Rs 1,39,999 for the 256GB variant, the phone features a groundbreaking Privacy Display, an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and enhanced camera capabilities. Available in four colors—Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue—with pre-orders beginning February 25 and global availability to follow.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a first-of-its-kind Privacy Display, a hardware and software innovation that restricts screen visibility from side angles. Users can activate the feature when entering PINs or opening specific apps, with two modes: Partial Screen Privacy for notifications and Maximum Privacy Protection for full-screen blackening. This feature is integrated at the pixel level, ensuring minimal impact on battery life while offering robust security.
Under the hood, the phone boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, optimized exclusively for Galaxy devices. This chipset delivers significant performance improvements: CPU up by 19%, NPU by 39%, and GPU by 24%. To manage heat, Samsung has introduced a redesigned Vapor Chamber cooling system. The camera setup includes a 200MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 10MP shooter, supported by advanced video features like Enhanced Nightography and Super Steady mode.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra also enhances battery life and charging speeds. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 60W wired charging—up
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/25/2026