Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G – 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Dual SIM
Product description
Short Product Description
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G is Samsung's premium flagship smartphone, combining exceptional processing power, an advanced professional-grade camera system, Galaxy AI, an immersive QHD+ display and built-in S Pen functionality.
This 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration features the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, a powerful 200MP quad rear-camera system, 12MP autofocus front camera, 5G connectivity and a large 5,000mAh battery.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces a built-in Privacy Display, designed to reduce side-angle visibility when handling private information in public places. It supports 60W Super Fast Charging 3.0, up to 25W Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, Samsung DeX and IP68 water and dust resistance.
Full Product Description
Experience Samsung's most advanced Ultra smartphone with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a large 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 3120 × 1440 QHD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Samsung specifies peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits, making the display highly suitable for entertainment, gaming, photography, productivity and outdoor viewing.
One of the standout innovations is Samsung's built-in Privacy Display. It can be manually activated to restrict peripheral viewing of the screen and can also be configured to protect selected apps, notifications or sensitive information such as PINs and passwords.
Powering the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Samsung's customized flagship processor. It is designed for demanding multitasking, gaming, AI processing, photography and video editing. Samsung says the new platform provides a 39% improvement in NPU performance and 24% greater graphics processing compared with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while the redesigned cooling system improves thermal performance by 21%.
With 12GB/16GB RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB internal storage, the phone provides ample memory for intensive multitasking and generous storage for applications, high-resolution photographs, 8K videos, documents and other digital content.
Photography is one of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest strengths. Its quad-camera system combines a 200MP wide camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, 50MP 5x telephoto camera and 10MP 3x telephoto camera. The system supports 3x and 5x optical zoom, optical-quality 2x and 10x zoom using Adaptive Pixel technology, and up to 100x digital zoom.
The 200MP main camera uses a wide f/1.4 aperture, while the telephoto cameras feature f/2.9 and f/2.4 apertures. Samsung's ProVisual Engine and enhanced image processing are designed to preserve detail and improve image quality, particularly in challenging lighting conditions.
For video creators, the Galaxy S26 Ultra supports 8K video recording at 30fps and up to 4K 120fps Pro Video, alongside high-frame-rate slow motion. The 12MP front camera includes autofocus and supports 4K video recording at 60fps.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra also brings deeper Galaxy AI integration, including AI-powered photo editing, Now Nudge contextual assistance, document scanning and intelligent personal-data processing. Samsung's Personal Data Engine, KEEP and Knox Vault are designed to provide additional privacy and security for AI-related data.
The built-in S Pen adds another dimension to productivity, allowing users to write, draw, annotate documents, navigate the interface and interact with supported applications directly on the display. Samsung officially lists S Pen support for the S26 Ultra.
The 5,000mAh battery supports Super Fast Charging 3.0 up to 60W, up to 25W Super Fast Wireless Charging and Wireless PowerShare. Samsung rates the device for up to 31 hours of video playback under its specified testing conditions.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra combines an Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. At 7.9mm thick and approximately 214g, it is designed to balance the large Ultra display with a refined premium form factor.
Key Features
6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 3120 × 1440 QHD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. It delivers sharp detail, smooth motion, vivid colors and excellent contrast for entertainment and productivity.
Built-in Privacy Display
The world's first built-in Privacy Display on a mobile device helps limit what people beside you can see on the screen. It can be activated for the full screen or configured for selected apps, notifications and sensitive information.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
The customized Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor delivers flagship-level performance for gaming, multitasking, AI processing, photography and demanding applications.
200MP Quad Camera System
The professional camera system combines:
- 200MP wide camera
- 50MP ultra-wide camera
- 50MP 5x telephoto camera
- 10MP 3x telephoto camera
All rear cameras support autofocus, with optical image stabilization supported on the rear camera system.
100x Digital Zoom
The Galaxy S26 Ultra provides 3x and 5x optical zoom, optical-quality 2x and 10x zoom, and digital zoom up to 100x.
Advanced Nightography
The wider f/1.4 aperture on the 200MP main camera and f/2.9 aperture on the telephoto camera are designed to improve brightness and detail in low-light photography and video.
8K Video Recording
Record high-resolution video at up to 8K 30fps, with professional video capabilities including 4K 120fps Pro Video.
12MP Autofocus Front Camera
The 12MP front camera features autofocus and an f/2.2 aperture, making it suitable for high-quality selfies, video calls and content creation.
Built-in S Pen
The integrated S Pen provides precise input for writing, drawing, editing, annotation and productivity tasks directly on the display.
Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI introduces intelligent features such as Photo Assist, Now Nudge and AI-powered document processing, while Samsung's Personal Data Engine and Knox security technologies provide additional privacy controls.
5,000mAh Battery
The large 5,000mAh battery provides extended everyday usage, with Samsung rating the device for up to 31 hours of video playback.
60W Super Fast Charging 3.0
The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports up to 60W wired charging, with Samsung stating that compatible charging can reach approximately 75% in around 30 minutes under specified conditions.
25W Super Fast Wireless Charging
The device supports up to 25W Super Fast Wireless Charging, together with Wireless PowerShare for compatible devices.
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0
The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and UWB, providing modern high-speed wireless connectivity and device-location capabilities.
IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rated IP68 and has been tested under laboratory conditions involving freshwater immersion up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. Water and dust resistance can diminish through normal wear over time.
Specification
General
Product: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Series: Galaxy S26 Ultra
Model Family: Galaxy S26 Ultra
Network Type: 5G
SIM Configuration: Dual SIM
SIM Type: Nano-SIM + eSIM
SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Form Factor: Touchscreen Smartphone
Operating System: Android 16
User Interface: Samsung One UI 8.5
Processor
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
CPU Type: Octa-Core
Maximum CPU Speed: 4.74GHz
Secondary CPU Speed: 3.6GHz
Processor Manufacturing Process: 3nm
GPU: Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU
NPU: Advanced AI processing
Display
Display Size: 6.9 inches
Display Technology: Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution: 3120 × 1440 pixels
Resolution Type: QHD+
Color Depth: 16 million colors
Maximum Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate: 1–120Hz
Peak Brightness: Up to 2,600 nits
Touchscreen: Yes
Vision Booster: Yes
Privacy Display: Built-in
HDR: Supported
S Pen
S Pen Support: Yes
S Pen: Built-in
S Pen Functionality: Writing, drawing, annotation, navigation and supported productivity features
Memory
RAM: 12GB/16GB
Internal Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
Expandable Storage: Not supported
microSD Card Slot: No
Rear Camera
Rear Camera System: Quad Camera
Main Wide Camera: 200MP
Main Camera Aperture: f/1.4
Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP
Ultra-Wide Aperture: f/1.9
Telephoto Camera 1: 50MP
Telephoto Camera 1 Aperture: f/2.9
Telephoto Camera 1 Zoom: 5x Optical
Telephoto Camera 2: 10MP
Telephoto Camera 2 Aperture: f/2.4
Telephoto Camera 2 Zoom: 3x Optical
Autofocus: Yes
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes
Laser Autofocus: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3x and 5x
Optical Quality Zoom: 2x and 10x via Adaptive Pixel
Digital Zoom: Up to 100x
Rear Flash: Yes
ProVisual Engine: Yes
Nightography: Supported
Front Camera
Front Camera: 12MP
Front Camera Type: Wide
Front Camera Aperture: f/2.2
Autofocus: Yes
Optical Image Stabilization: Not specified
Front Video Recording: Up to 4K at 60fps
Video
Maximum Video Resolution: UHD 8K
Maximum Video Resolution: 7680 × 4320
8K Recording: 30fps
Pro Video: Supported
4K Pro Video: Up to 120fps
Slow Motion: 240fps FHD
Slow Motion: 120fps FHD
Slow Motion: 120fps UHD
Video Playback Resolution: Up to UHD 8K at 60fps
Mobile Network
Network Technology: 5G
2G: GSM
3G: WCDMA
4G: LTE FDD / LTE TDD
5G: Sub-6GHz
SIM Support: Dual SIM
SIM Size: Nano-SIM
eSIM: Supported
4G FDD LTE Bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66
4G TDD LTE Bands: B38, B39, B40, B41
5G Sub-6 FDD Bands: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N66, N71
5G Sub-6 TDD Bands: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz
Wi-Fi Features: EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0
NFC: Yes
Ultra-Wideband: UWB
GPS: Yes
GLONASS: Yes
BeiDou: Yes
Galileo: Yes
QZSS: Yes
Ports & Connectivity
USB Interface: USB Type-C
USB Version: USB 3.2 Gen 1
Audio Jack: USB Type-C
MHL: No
PC Synchronization: Samsung Smart Switch
Samsung DeX: Supported
Sensors
Accelerometer: Yes
Barometer: Yes
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Geomagnetic Sensor: Yes
Hall Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Battery
Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh typical
Rated Battery Capacity: 4,855mAh
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Battery: Built-in
Removable Battery: No
Video Playback: Up to 31 hours
Wired Charging: Super Fast Charging 3.0 up to 60W
Wireless Charging: Super Fast Wireless Charging up to 25W
Wireless PowerShare: Supported
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9mm
Weight: Approximately 214g
Frame: Armor Aluminum
Front Glass: Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Rear Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Water/Dust Resistance: IP68
Audio
Speaker: Stereo
Stereo Support: Yes
Audio Jack: USB Type-C
Audio Formats: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, FLAC and other supported formats
Video Formats: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Software & AI
Operating System: Android 16
User Interface: One UI 8.5
Galaxy AI: Supported
Photo Assist: Supported
Now Nudge: Supported
AI Document Processing: Supported
Personal Data Engine: Supported
Samsung Knox: Supported
Knox Vault: Supported
Samsung DeX: Supported
SmartThings: Supported
Samsung Smart Switch: Supported
Security
Security Platform: Samsung Knox
Security Hardware: Knox Vault
Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint
Privacy Display: Supported
Personal Data Engine: Supported
Security Update Period: Through 28 February 2033 for the referenced Samsung Africa configuration.
Durability
Water/Dust Resistance: IP68
Front Protection: Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Rear Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Frame: Armor Aluminum
IP68 Rating: Dust-tight and resistant to specified freshwater immersion
Laboratory Water Resistance: Up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes
Important: Water and dust resistance are not permanent and may decrease through normal wear.
What's in the Box
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Smartphone
USB Type-C Data Cable
SIM Ejection Pin
