Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra worth it?

A privacy-focused phone that keeps more of your day on screen

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's standout design choice is its built-in privacy display. You can preset it to activate for notifications, password entry, or selected apps, so the screen can hide information from people beside you in those moments. That gives you more control in public spaces without requiring a separate privacy accessory.

The rest of the phone is built around a large 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. That combination gives you a spacious screen for reading, photos, video, and everyday apps, while the listed refresh rate is suited to fluid scrolling and movement. Touchscreen input also supports a stylus, which adds another way to interact with the phone.

Samsung pairs that screen with a four-camera rear system, including a listed 200MP sensor, plus Nightography for low-light photos and video. Photo Assist can edit images through typing or tapping, while the wider front camera helps include more people in group selfies. In plain terms, this is a phone built for readers who want privacy controls, a big viewing area, and camera tools that reduce the work between capturing and sharing.