Marques Brownlee
March 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: There's a Catch
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Key Takeaways
- 1After using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for about a week, I've come to realize that this phone is a fascinating case study in trade-offs.
- 2The standout feature is undoubtedly the privacy display - a genuinely innovative hardware addition that we rarely see in smartphones anymore.
- 3However, here's the catch: Samsung achieved this by essentially creating two types of pixels - wide-angle pixels viewable from everywhere, and narr...
- 4The display changes don't stop there.
- 5Design-wise, the phone got slightly thinner and lighter with rounder corners, but even these changes bring downsides.
Overview
After using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for about a week, I've come to realize that this phone is a fascinating case study in trade-offs. While my initial impressions were positive, the more I've used it and seen commentary online, the more I feel compelled to discuss what you're actually getting for that premium price tag.
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