Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sits at the top of the Galaxy range, aimed squarely at big-screen flagships like the iPhone Pro Max and Google’s Pixel Pro line. It’s the sort of phone you buy for a large, premium display, top-tier performance and a camera setup built around very high resolution. The “AI phone” angle is typical of current flagships, focusing on on-device assistance and smarter photo processing, while the privacy and display wording points to the usual Samsung mix of security features and a bright, high-contrast panel for media and outdoor use.

Who is this for?

Go for it if you want a big handset that can replace a compact camera for daylight shots, handle heavy multitasking and keep plenty of apps open thanks to 12GB RAM. The 256GB storage tier suits most people, but it’s worth thinking about how much 200MP photos and 4K video can eat into space over time.

• 12GB RAM: smoother switching between demanding apps and games.
• 256GB storage: room for media and downloads, but power users may fill it quickly.
• 200MP main camera: flexibility for cropping and detailed shots in good light.