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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Product ID: AKS-20261004-HX9J

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung's 2026 Ultra flagship, with a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (3120×1440, 120Hz) and a built-in S Pen. It is sold on Samsung Taiwan. It runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with a 5,000mAh typical battery, and has a 200MP wide camera plus 5x and 3x telephoto. RAM depends on storage: 12GB on 256/512GB and 16GB on 1TB.

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Product information

Brand:
Samsung
Category:
Phone
Product line:
Galaxy S
Release date:
2026-03-11
Product ID:
AKS-20261004-HX9J
Official information:
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Last updated:
Oct 29, 2026

Specifications

Body

Height
163.6 mm
Width
78.1 mm
Depth
7.9 mm
Weight
214 g

Display

Display size
6.9 in
Display resolution
3120 × 1440 (Quad HD+)
Display technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X (up to 120Hz)
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Performance and system

Operating system
Android
OS version
16
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Power and charging

Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
60 W
Wireless charging
25 W

Cameras and connectivity

Rear camera
200MP wide (F1.4) + 50MP ultrawide (F1.9) + 50MP 5x telephoto (F2.9, 10x optical-quality) + 10MP 3x telephoto (F2.4); digital zoom up to 100x
Front camera
12MP (F2.2)
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM; Taiwan model SM-S9480 spec page also lists dual-eSIM combinations; carrier dependent)
Mobile network
5G Sub-6 (Taiwan spec page: NSA; no mmWave or SA)
Water and dust resistance
IP68 (dust and water resistant; lab test, 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes)
Connector
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Connectivity & compatibility

Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB

Product reviews

4.3
★★★★☆

Based on 4 reviews

5 ★1
4 ★3
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0

Based on a limited sample of reviews.

★★★★☆

Android Authority: Six-month long-term impressions — one of the most complete Ultras, yet also the least exciting

AI summary Used for 6 months

Machine translated · Original language: Chinese (Taiwan)

Source

Key points (about 6 months of use)

  • Looking back after six months: the host admits he can barely remember the last time he used Galaxy AI; the features he uses often, Circle to Search and setting reminders with Gemini, aren't exclusive to Samsung.
  • The faster charging is his favorite upgrade; it easily lasts a normal day, but with travel, 5G, navigation and lots of media it's merely "average", looking weak next to other brands that cram in bigger batteries. He keeps calling for Qi2 magnets.
  • Durability: despite several face-down drops, the screen still has no scratches; the gray back picks up fingerprints easily and has a few obvious scratches. Switching back to an aluminum frame makes it much lighter than other Ultra-class phones. The design carries over from several generations and feels a bit dated.
  • Cameras: photos are consistent and vivid, with the 5x telephoto his favorite; the log video performance impressed him. Downsides: filters are buried too deep, and compared with brands like OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi, it lacks the "fun of shooting".
  • He turned off the privacy display after a week because the image quality drop was obvious and it wasn't useful to him; performance is still extremely fast after six months; One UI (Good Lock, multitasking, S Pen) is the main reason he keeps coming back to Samsung.

✅ Pros

  • Still blazing fast after six months; One UI is complete and great to use
  • Noticeably faster charging
  • Excellent 5x telephoto and video (including log)
  • Scratch-resistant screen; the aluminum frame makes the body lighter

❌ Cons

  • Very little real-world use of Galaxy AI
  • Battery life is only average under heavy use; no Qi2 magnets
  • Image quality drops in privacy mode, and he ended up turning it off
  • The design and cameras lack freshness and the "fun of shooting"

📝 Verdict

"It might be one of the most complete Ultra phones, and at the same time one of the least exciting." — Clearly not a bad phone; suited to those who value stability, a complete experience and video, while those seeking novelty or fun in photography will feel something is missing.

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Android Authority：半年長期心得——最完整的 Ultra 之一，卻也最不令人興奮

來源

重點摘要（約 6 個月使用）

  • 半年後回顧：主持人坦言幾乎想不起上次使用 Galaxy AI 是什麼時候；常用的 Circle to Search 與用 Gemini 設提醒並不是三星獨有。
  • 充電速度提升是他最喜歡的升級；日常一天續航沒問題，但出差、5G、導航與大量影音時就只是「普通」，相比其他品牌塞進更大電池顯得偏弱。持續呼籲加入 Qi2 磁吸。
  • 耐用度：螢幕多次面朝下摔落仍沒有刮痕；灰色背面容易沾指紋，有幾處明顯刮傷。改回鋁框讓它比其他 Ultra 級手機輕很多。設計延續多代、略顯老套。
  • 相機：照片一致、鮮豔，最喜歡 5 倍長焦；log 錄影表現讓他驚豔。缺點是濾鏡藏得太深，且相較 OPPO、vivo、Xiaomi 等品牌少了「拍照的樂趣」。
  • 防窺螢幕他用一週後就關掉，因為畫質下降明顯、對他不實用；效能半年後依然極快；One UI（Good Lock、多工、S Pen）是他一直回到三星的主因。

✅ 優點

  • 效能半年後依然飛快，One UI 完整好用
  • 充電速度提升有感
  • 5 倍長焦與錄影（含 log）表現出色
  • 螢幕耐刮、鋁框讓機身更輕

❌ 缺點

  • Galaxy AI 實際使用頻率極低
  • 重度使用時續航只算普通，無 Qi2 磁吸
  • 防窺模式畫質下降，最後被他關掉
  • 設計與相機缺乏新鮮感與「拍照樂趣」

📝 總結評語

「它可能是最完整的 Ultra 手機之一，同時也是最不令人興奮的手機之一。」 — 顯然不是一支差的手機；適合重視穩定、完整體驗與錄影的人，想追求新鮮感或拍照樂趣的人會覺得少了點什麼。

This AI-generated summary is based on the original source and was not written by its creator. It may contain errors or omissions; please consult the original source.

Android Authority
★★★★★

JerryRigEverything: Durability test — better scratch performance, a removable lens ring turned into a plus, and zero flex in the bend test

AI summary

Machine translated · Original language: Chinese (Taiwan)

Source

Key points

  • Privacy display: measured with a protractor, maximum protection leaves only about a 45° viewing window, versus about 80° in normal mode; but maximum mode makes the screen noticeably dimmer, and he'd personally only turn on "notification privacy". Under a microscope you can see both narrow-angle and wide-angle pixels.
  • The S Pen is thinner than last year, and its end is now curved, so you need to watch the insertion direction; it no longer has Bluetooth or charging, just a spring clip.
  • Scratches: it's still Gorilla Armor 2, but this time level 6 scratches are very hard to find and deep level 7 scratches are shallower than expected; he guesses the glass formula has been tweaked.
  • The frame is back to armor aluminum, a single piece of metal, with removable buttons; there's still no memory card expansion.
  • Lens ring: it can still be removed, but this time it comes off complete with the glass and can be clicked back into place; he thinks Samsung turned last year's flaw into a low-cost repairability advantage.
  • About 20 seconds of flame on the screen caused no major damage; the ultrasonic fingerprint reader still works under level 7 scratches. In the bend test, it showed almost zero flex from both front and back.

✅ Pros

  • Better screen scratch resistance than in previous years
  • The lens ring can be removed as a unit and reinstalled, making repairs easier
  • Rock solid in the bend test from both sides
  • The privacy feature really works in testing and can hide just notifications

❌ Cons

  • The screen dims noticeably in maximum privacy mode
  • Still no memory card expansion
  • The S Pen loses Bluetooth, and its end restricts insertion direction
  • No built-in magnets in the body itself (he added them with an accessory case)

📝 Verdict

"Even with the switch back to an aluminum frame, the S26 Ultra is still a rock-solid phone — probably the only thing that can break it is a drop." — The score reflects the durability test conclusion, not the camera or software experience.

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JerryRigEverything：耐久測試——刮痕表現進步、鏡頭環可拆成優點，彎折零變形

來源

重點摘要

  • 防窺螢幕：用角度儀實測，最大防護時大約只剩 45° 的可視窗口，一般模式約 80°；但最大模式會讓螢幕明顯變暗，他自己比較會只開「通知防窺」。顯微鏡下可看到窄角與廣角兩種像素。
  • S Pen 比去年更細，尾端改成弧形所以要注意插入方向；已無藍牙與充電功能，只剩彈簧卡扣。
  • 刮痕：同樣是 Gorilla Armor 2，但這次 6 級刮痕極難找到、7 級的深刮也比預期淺，他推測玻璃配方有調整。
  • 框架改回 armor aluminum、單一金屬一體成形，按鍵可拆；仍不支援記憶卡擴充。
  • 鏡頭環：仍可拆下，但這次是連玻璃一起完整脫離、還能扣回原位，他認為三星把去年的缺陷變成了可低成本維修的優點。
  • 螢幕火燒約 20 秒無重大損傷；超音波指紋在 7 級刮痕下仍正常。彎折測試正反面都幾乎零彎曲。

✅ 優點

  • 螢幕抗刮表現比往年更好
  • 鏡頭環可整組拆下再裝回，維修更容易
  • 彎折測試正反面都穩如磐石
  • 防窺功能實測確實有效，可只遮通知

❌ 缺點

  • 最大防窺模式螢幕變暗明顯
  • 仍無記憶卡擴充
  • S Pen 移除藍牙功能，尾端有插入方向限制
  • 機身本身沒有內建磁吸（他以配件殼補足）

📝 總結評語

「即使改回鋁框，S26 Ultra 仍是一支堅如磐石的手機——唯一能弄壞它的大概只有摔落。」 — 評分反映的是耐久測試結論，不代表相機或軟體體驗。

This AI-generated summary is based on the original source and was not written by its creator. It may contain errors or omissions; please consult the original source.

JerryRigEverything
★★★★☆

MKBHD: Full review — the privacy display is clever, but "the price is the most Ultra thing about it"

AI summary Used for 1 month

Machine translated · Original language: Chinese (Taiwan)

Source

Key points

  • The whole video revolves around "trade-offs": there isn't much that's truly new, but the Privacy Display is a rare hardware-level innovation — it can be turned on for the whole screen, only for specific apps (such as banking or messaging), or even just to hide incoming notifications, and it blocks viewing angles from all sides, making it more flexible than a privacy screen protector.
  • The cost: privacy mode turns off the wide-angle pixels and keeps only the narrow-angle ones, effectively halving the resolution, and dimming is visible at high brightness; because of this design, normal viewing angles are also slightly worse, the anti-reflective coating isn't as good as the S25 Ultra's, and the panel is still 8-bit simulating 10-bit. He stresses it's still a very good screen overall, but pixel-peepers should be prepared.
  • The design is thinner, lighter and has rounder corners, but the S Pen can now only be inserted in one direction; with the camera plateau and thinner body, it wobbles noticeably when typing on a table without a case. Switching back to an aluminum frame makes no practical difference in use.
  • The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy handles performance, gaming and multitasking with no issues; battery capacity is unchanged, but battery life is slightly better thanks to a more efficient chip and software, and peak charging rises to 60W.
  • The main camera and 5x telephoto have larger apertures and let in more light; the main camera's minimum focus distance got worse. APV log encoding and Horizon Lock stabilization perform very well.
  • There are lots of Galaxy AI features (Call Screening and Audio Eraser are useful), but he thinks "use them or not, it's up to you"; Now Nudge never triggered successfully once, and he doesn't see it as a reason to buy.

✅ Pros

  • The privacy display is a genuinely useful new hardware feature, configurable per app / notification
  • Impeccable performance and everyday smoothness; slightly better battery life than the previous generation and faster charging
  • Larger apertures on the main camera and 5x telephoto; excellent Horizon Lock and log video
  • AI features like Call Screening and Audio Eraser have practical value

❌ Cons

  • Resolution is halved and brightness drops slightly in privacy mode; normal viewing angles and anti-reflection also regress slightly
  • No Qi2 magnets, no silicon-carbon battery, and still no Bluetooth on the S Pen
  • The S Pen only inserts one way, and it wobbles on a table without a case
  • US starting price around $1,300, with modest upgrades beyond the privacy display

📝 Verdict

"It's a really good phone with clever new features, but the price might be the most Ultra thing about it." — Suited to people who want privacy, the S Pen and top-tier video; if you're a pixel-peeper who cares about ultimate panel quality, magnetic accessories or a big battery, he suggests looking at other options.

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MKBHD：完整評測——防窺螢幕很聰明，但「價格才是最 Ultra 的地方」

來源

重點摘要

  • 整支影片圍繞「取捨」：真正新的東西不多，但 Privacy Display 防窺螢幕是少見的硬體級創新——可全螢幕開啟、只針對特定 App（如銀行、訊息），甚至只遮住來訊通知，而且上下左右視角都能擋，比防窺保護貼更彈性。
  • 代價：防窺模式是把廣角像素關掉、只留窄角像素，等於解析度實際減半，高亮度時也看得出變暗；為了這個設計，平常的可視角度也略差，抗反射塗層不如 S25 Ultra，面板仍是 8-bit 模擬 10-bit。他強調整體仍是很好的螢幕，只是像素控要有心理準備。
  • 設計更薄、更輕、圓角更大，但 S Pen 變成只能單一方向插回；相機凸台加上機身變薄，無殼放桌上打字會明顯晃動。改回鋁框對使用沒有實際差別。
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 效能、遊戲與多工都沒問題；電池容量不變，但續航因晶片與軟體更有效率而略好，充電峰值提升到 60W。
  • 相機主鏡頭與 5 倍長焦光圈更大、進光更多；主鏡頭最近對焦距離變差。APV log 編碼與 Horizon Lock（水平鎖定）防震表現很好。
  • Galaxy AI 功能很多（通話篩選、Audio Eraser 實用），但他認為「要不要用隨你」，Now Nudge 一次都沒成功觸發，不覺得是購買理由。

✅ 優點

  • 防窺螢幕是真正實用的新硬體功能，可依 App／通知細緻設定
  • 效能與日常流暢度無可挑剔，續航比前代略好、充電更快
  • 主鏡頭與 5 倍長焦光圈加大，錄影的水平鎖定與 log 很出色
  • 通話篩選、Audio Eraser 等 AI 功能有實用價值

❌ 缺點

  • 防窺模式下解析度減半、亮度略降；平時視角與抗反射也略退步
  • 沒有 Qi2 磁吸、沒有矽碳電池、S Pen 仍無藍牙
  • S Pen 只能單向插入、無殼放桌上會晃
  • 美國起價約 1,300 美元，除防窺外升級幅度不大

📝 總結評語

「這是一支很好、有聰明新功能的手機，但價格可能才是它最 Ultra 的地方。」 — 適合想要防窺、S Pen 與頂級錄影的人；如果你是重視面板極致畫質、磁吸配件或大電池的像素控，他建議看看別的選擇。

This AI-generated summary is based on the original source and was not written by its creator. It may contain errors or omissions; please consult the original source.

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD)
★★★★☆

Mrwhosetheboss: Full review — "Breaking Point": stagnant hardware, but still the most balanced safe bet

AI summary

Machine translated · Original language: Chinese (Taiwan)

Source

Key points

  • The video is presented as "two versions of himself arguing": one is unhappy that the camera and battery hardware haven't changed again and Samsung only made minor tweaks; the other argues that for ordinary users, this is still the most well-rounded phone you can buy in most countries.
  • Cameras: compared with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, he thinks the S26 Ultra falls behind in depth of field, realistic facial detail (Samsung leans toward sharpening and subtly retouches faces) and low-light performance; but he also admits that for most people the photos are bright and pleasing, and look about the same to an untrained eye.
  • Battery: in the team's 14+ hour battery test, even though capacity didn't increase, battery life still beat the previous Samsung, iPhone and Xiaomi flagships, and it ran among the coolest phones; 60W charging is starting to feel like real fast charging.
  • AI: generative photo editing (changing clothes, compositing a cat into a photo) is stunning, but he thinks most of it is "toys"; Bixby gave wrong answers, Now Nudge rarely does anything useful, AI-generated wallpapers are only 1024×1024 square images, and AI photo edits lose resolution.
  • Privacy display: the concept isn't a gimmick, but unless it's set to maximum protection, content can still be seen from the side and behind; and Samsung weakened what was the best anti-reflective coating to make it work. Horizon Lock isn't a first, but it's very useful for action footage.
  • The S Pen, 7 years of updates, and One UI's stability and deep customization are what he sees as Samsung's most complete hardware and software experience.

✅ Pros

  • Tested battery life beats the previous generation and several rivals; good thermals; 60W charging
  • Built-in S Pen, 7 years of software updates, highly customizable One UI
  • The privacy display and Horizon Lock add new practical value
  • Thin, light body that's comfortable to hold, with a modest camera bump

❌ Cons

  • Camera and battery hardware stand still again; imaging trails Chinese flagships
  • Many AI features are toy-like; Bixby / Now Nudge are unreliable
  • Content may still be visible when privacy isn't at maximum, and the anti-reflective coating was weakened
  • Signal performance is called out as worse than the latest iPhone

📝 Verdict

"OK, the S26 Ultra is actually really good." — It's not the best at any single thing, but for most people without specific preferences it's the most balanced safe choice; if you care intensely about the camera or battery, there are better options.

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Mrwhosetheboss：完整評測——「Breaking Point」，硬體停滯但仍是最均衡的安全牌

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重點摘要

  • 影片以「兩個自己吵架」的方式呈現：一方不滿相機與電池硬體又沒變，三星只做小改；另一方主張對一般用戶而言，這仍是在多數國家買得到的最全面手機。
  • 相機：與 Xiaomi 17 Ultra 對比，他認為 S26 Ultra 在景深、臉部真實細節（三星偏銳化、會微修臉）與低光表現上落後；但也承認對一般人來說照片明亮、討喜，未經訓練的眼睛看起來差不多。
  • 續航：團隊實測超過 14 小時的電池測試中，雖然容量沒增加，續航仍勝過上一代三星、iPhone 與 Xiaomi 旗艦，且溫控是最涼的機種之一；60W 充電開始像真正的快充。
  • AI：生成式修圖（換衣服、把貓合成進照片）效果驚人，但他認為多數是「玩具」；Bixby 回答錯誤、Now Nudge 難以發揮、AI 生成桌布只有 1024×1024 的方形圖，AI 編修照片還會損失解析度。
  • 防窺螢幕：概念不是噱頭，但若沒開到最大防護，從側後方仍看得到內容；且三星為此削弱了原本最強的抗反射塗層。Horizon Lock 水平鎖定雖非首創，但拍運動畫面很實用。
  • S Pen、7 年更新、One UI 的穩定與高度客製化，是他認為三星最完整的軟硬體體驗。

✅ 優點

  • 實測續航優於前代與多款對手，溫控佳，60W 充電
  • S Pen 內建、7 年軟體更新、One UI 高度可客製
  • 防窺螢幕與水平鎖定帶來新的使用價值
  • 機身輕薄好握，相機凸起不誇張

❌ 缺點

  • 相機與電池硬體再度原地踏步，影像落後中國旗艦
  • 大量 AI 功能偏玩具，Bixby／Now Nudge 不可靠
  • 防窺非最大模式時仍可能被看到，且抗反射塗層被削弱
  • 訊號表現被點名不如最新 iPhone

📝 總結評語

「好吧，S26 Ultra 其實真的很棒。」 — 不是任何單項最強，但對沒有特定偏好的大多數人，是最均衡的安全選擇；若你極度在意相機或電池，就會有更好的選擇。

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