Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung's top phone with a built-in pen, a huge screen that can hide itself from people next to you, and four cameras. Launched 25 February 2026.
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Cobalt Violet
₹1,54,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 8.6/10 overall • Camera 9 • Battery 8 • Speed 10 How we score
The official price went up to ₹1,54,999 on 23 September 2026 (it was ₹1,39,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- Photos matter a lot to you
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
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Launched25 February 2026with One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software nowOne UI 9 (Android 17)Since September 2026 • 7 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Lasts longer than last year's model and now charges much faster, to 75% in about 30 minutes.
- Camera
- 200MP main camera plus 3x and 5x zoom cameras; very versatile, though not the very best Android camera.
- Speed
- Extremely fast, though it slows down a bit during long heavy games.
- The catch
- Expensive, small upgrade over the S25 Ultra, and the US price went up another $100 (about ₹9,500) in October 2026.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, Privacy Display, Gorilla Armor 2 anti-reflective |
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| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) |
| CPU | 8-core: 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.74GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 @ 1.3GHz |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 60W wired PD 3.0 (75% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 200MP main (f/1.4, 1/1.3", OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, 1/3.94", OIS) + 50MP 5x periscope (f/2.9, 1/2.52", OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9, 1/2.5"); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.9mm thick, 214g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2 and DeX, UWB |
| Modem | Snapdragon 5G modem integrated in the chipset (exact model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.9 LUFS); S Pen included |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | No high-frequency PWM dimming (GSMArena); touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Cooling hardware not officially detailed; GSMArena found significant CPU throttling under sustained load |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Our verdict combines 8 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 11%
25 February 2026: ₹1,39,99923 September 2026: ₹1,54,999
Samsung raised the US list price to $1,399.99 (about ₹1,33,000) in October 2026, but retailers have listed it near $1,100 (about ₹1,04,500); buy on a retailer or trade-in deal rather than at list price.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in India?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Samsung raised the US list price to $1,399.99 (about ₹1,33,000) in October 2026, but retailers have listed it near $1,100 (about ₹1,04,500); buy on a retailer or trade-in deal rather than at list price.
- When was Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 25 February 2026 with One UI 8.5 (Android 16). It now runs One UI 9 (Android 17). The brand promises 7 years of updates.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: excellent. Battery: very good (5000 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
- Expensive, small upgrade over the S25 Ultra, and the US price went up another $100 (about ₹9,500) in October 2026.
- Does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra charge?
- 60W wired PD 3.0 (75% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
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