Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung’s 2026 flagship
The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $2,299 for 256GB in Australia. Key upgrades: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP camera, built-in software privacy display, and 25W magnetic wireless charging.
What’s new
The privacy display is interesting — software-based screen privacy without a physical filter. The 200MP camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 are the performance headlines.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Australia price and availability
From $2,299 (256GB). Launched February 2026. Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ($399) launched alongside.
Our verdict
Too early to tell — we haven’t tested it. At $2,299 it’s premium priced. The privacy display could be a genuine differentiator if it works well.
Related launches
More 2026 flagship tech: our briefing on the iPhone Duo, and the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses.
