00:00Samsung has officially unveiled its latest premium powerhouse at Galaxy Unpacked,
00:04and the spotlight is firmly on the Ultra.
00:06Tonight, we're breaking down how the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra compares to its predecessors,
00:12the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra,
00:16and whether the upgrades justify that $1,300 price tag.
00:20Mobile phone design and display, bigger and smarter.
00:24At first glance, the changes are subtle.
00:26The S26 Ultra features a slightly larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display,
00:31up from the 6.8-inch panels on both the S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra.
00:36Resolution remains sharp at 3,120 by 1,440 pixels,
00:41with a smooth 1 to 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate across all three models.
00:46But here's where things get interesting.
00:48Locked privacy display takes center stage.
00:50The S26 Ultra introduces a pixel-level privacy display, a major new feature.
00:55When enabled, the screen remains clear when viewed head-on but becomes extremely difficult to see from the side.
01:00Even more impressive, users can activate it for specific apps or only for notifications.
01:06It's a meaningful innovation for commuters, travelers and anyone concerned about shoulder surfing.
01:10Durability also sees an upgrade.
01:13S26 Ultra, Gorilla Glass Armor 2.
01:16S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra, Gorilla Glass Armor.
01:20The newer Armor 2 promises improved scratch and drop resistance.
01:24Straight ruler size and materials.
01:26The S26 Ultra is slightly taller and thinner than its predecessors and now features an aluminum frame,
01:32replacing the titanium used in the previous two generations.
01:35Dimensions
01:35S26 Ultra, 6.44 by 3.07 by 0.31 inches.
01:42S25 Ultra, 6.41 by 3.06 by 0.32 inches.
01:48S24 Ultra, 6.4 by 3.11 by 0.34 inches.
01:53Early hands-on impressions describe it as feeling thinner and lighter in the hand.
01:57Camera with flash cameras.
01:59Same hardware, smarter software.
02:01On paper, the camera systems are identical across all three models.
02:05200 MP wide, 50 MP ultra wide, 10 MP 3x telephoto, 50 MP 5x telephoto, 12 MP front camera.
02:14However, the S26 Ultra features wider apertures for improved low-light performance.
02:19The Rayal upgrades come through software.
02:21Horizontal lock keeps video footage level.
02:24More natural skin tones in selfies.
02:26Smarter gallery organization with screenshots automatically categorized.
02:31The hardware hasn't changed, but the processing power behind it has.
02:35Battery, battery and charging.
02:36Faster power UBS.
02:38All three models carry the same 5,000 mAh battery.
02:41Charging speeds, however, improve significantly on the S26 Ultra.
02:46Model wired charging wireless charging S24 Ultra 45W 15W S25 Ultra 45W 15W S26 Ultra 60W 25W.
02:56That's a noticeable jump in charging performance.
02:59Magnetic charging still requires a compatible case.
03:02Built-in magnets are not included.
03:04High voltage performance.
03:05The fastest Ultra yet.
03:07Each generation gets progressively more powerful.
03:09S24 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 S25 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy S26 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
03:20for Galaxy.
03:21The S26 Ultra also introduces a 16GB RAM option, available with 512GB and 1TB storage tiers.
03:29The previous two models max out at 12GB of RAM.
03:32Storage options remain consistent.
03:35256GB.
03:37512GB.
03:391TB.
03:40Moneybag price.
03:41No change.
03:42Despite the upgrades, the S26 Ultra retains the same launch price as its predecessor.
03:47$1,300.
03:49Bar chart the verdict.
03:50The S26 Ultra doesn't reinvent the Ultra line, but it refines it.
03:55Heavy checkmark privacy display is a standout addition.
03:58Heavy checkmark faster charging and stronger glass.
04:00Heavy checkmark more RAM options.
04:02Heavy checkmark incremental processor improvements.
04:05However, heavy minus sign camera hardware remains unchanged.
04:09Heavy minus sign battery size stays the same.
04:11Heavy minus sign aluminum replaces titanium.
04:14For S24 Ultra users, the jump may feel modest.
04:17For S25 Ultra owners, the upgrade is incremental, unless privacy display is a must-have.
04:24Closing
04:24Samsung's Ultra legacy continues.
04:27Polished, powerful and privacy-focused.
04:29The S26 Ultra may not be revolutionary, but it's undeniably the most advanced Ultra yet.
04:35Stay tuned for full reviews and performance testing.
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