Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Yes. JB Hi-Fi has a range of pre-order offers available across the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, including bonus gifts with purchase, storage upgrades and trade-in deals. Head to the offers page to see everything that's currently on before the pre-order finishes.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most powerful phone in the Galaxy S26 Series — built for creators, power users and anyone who wants the full flagship package.

• 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with up to 2600 nits peak brightness and an anti-reflective coating for clear visibility in any light.
• 200MP main camera at F1.4 — the widest aperture in the Galaxy S Series, letting in significantly more light for cleaner shots day and night.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy — a customised chip tuned specifically for Galaxy with improved CPU, GPU and NPU performance.
• Built-in Privacy Display — a world first on mobile, keeping your screen hidden from side angles when you're out in public.
• 5000mAh battery with up to 31 hours of video playback and 65W Super Fast Charging 3.0.
• Built-in S Pen for notes, sketches and precise on-screen control.

All three share the same refined design and Galaxy AI features, but each is sized and specced for a different kind of user.

• Galaxy S26 Ultra — 6.9-inch display, 200MP camera, 5000mAh battery with 31 hours video playback, built-in S Pen and Privacy Display.
• Galaxy S26 Plus — 6.7-inch display, 50MP camera, 4900mAh battery with 31 hours video playback.
• Galaxy S26 — 6.3-inch display, 50MP camera, 4300mAh battery with 30 hours video playback.

The Ultra is the pick if you want S Pen, Privacy Display and the most powerful camera setup. The S26 Plus and S26 are great if size and clean everyday performance are your priority.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is available at JB Hi-Fi in Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black and White.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is built to handle real daily use without needing to be treated carefully.

• Armor Aluminum frame — a reinforced frame that protects the internals and edges without adding bulk.
• Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back — both ion-strengthened for impact resistance without compromising display clarity.
• IP68 rated — protected against dust and water for everyday peace of mind.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a built-in S Pen. It slides into the device and is ready to use straight away for notes, sketches or precise on-screen control — no charging or pairing required.

The Samsung Magnet Case is a solid all-rounder — it has a built-in magnetic ring that aligns perfectly with wireless chargers and magnetic accessories, combining everyday protection with hassle-free charging in one solution.

For tougher drop protection, OtterBox and ZAGG options are available in our full range of Galaxy S26 Ultra cases and accessories at JB Hi-Fi.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy — a version of Qualcomm's latest chip customised specifically for Samsung Galaxy devices.

• 39% faster NPU for quicker, smarter AI processing across all Galaxy AI features.
• Improved GPU for smoother graphics in games and video content.
• 4x improved image processing precision through Samsung's mDNIe technology, delivering sharper visuals without extra battery drain.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a redesigned Vapour Chamber that improves thermal performance by 21% over the S25 Ultra. It works through a continuous evaporation and condensation cycle that spreads heat more evenly across the device, keeping the CPU and GPU from throttling during gaming, multitasking or long streaming sessions.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display has been improved across several areas.

• Peak brightness of 2600 nits — easy to read clearly in direct sunlight.
• 4x improved mDNIe image processing for richer colour and sharper detail in everything on screen.
• ProScaler upgrades for cleaner upscaling when streaming or gaming.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery designed for all-day use. You can stream video for up to 31 hours on a single charge, and the power-efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip helps the battery go further even under heavy load.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports 65W Super Fast Charging 3.0, taking the battery up to 75% in around 30 minutes. Wireless charging is also supported for when you're not in a hurry.

Privacy Display is a built-in screen privacy feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra — the first of its kind on any Galaxy device. When activated, the display's pixels shift dynamically so you can see the screen straight on, but anyone looking from the side sees a dimmed view.

• Quick Panel toggle — turn it on or off without going into settings.
• Full screen or selective — hide everything, or set Privacy Display to activate only for specific apps or notifications.

Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for exactly this. If you're on a train, in a café or anywhere with people around, switch it on from the Quick Panel and your screen becomes visible only to you from straight on. People beside you see a darkened display. You can apply it to your full screen or lock it to specific apps and notifications — useful if you only want to protect certain things like banking or messages.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in three storage options.

• 256GB with 12GB RAM — ideal if you mostly stream content and take occasional photos or videos.
• 512GB with 12GB RAM — good for regular photo-taking, file downloads and running multiple apps.
• 1TB with 16GB RAM — built for power users who record high-resolution video, play graphics-heavy games or keep large files on device.

It comes down to how you use your phone day to day. If you mostly stream music and video and don't store a lot locally, 256GB covers you. If you shoot a lot of photos and videos and download files regularly, 512GB gives you more breathing room. If you record in high resolution, play demanding games or keep everything on device rather than the cloud, the 1TB model with 16GB RAM is the right call.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a triple rear camera system covering every shooting scenario.

• 200MP Wide (F1.4) — ultra-high resolution stills with the widest aperture in the Galaxy S Series for strong low-light performance.
• 50MP Telephoto (5x optical / 10x optical quality zoom) — sharp zoomed shots with no blur.
• 50MP Ultrawide — fits more in the frame for landscapes, architecture and group shots.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra brings genuine camera improvements over the previous model.

• Wider main aperture — the Wide camera opens to F1.4, up from F1.7, letting in 47% more light for better portraits and low-light shots.
• Smarter selfie camera — Galaxy AI's new ISP processes each shot in real time for more natural skin tones, clearer hair and eyebrow detail and improved low-light results.
• Super Steady Horizontal Lock — keeps video footage level even when you're moving or running.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's Nightography video system handles low-light footage better than any previous Galaxy S model.

• 200MP Wide at F1.4 — 47% improved brightness over the previous generation for cleaner, brighter night shots.
• 50MP Telephoto with improved f-stop — 37% better brightness even at full 5x optical zoom, so zoomed night shots stay sharp.
• AI-powered noise reduction — Nightography video processing cleans up colour and detail in real time when shooting in the dark.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches up to 100x zoom through Samsung's Space Zoom system.

• 5x optical zoom for sharp, detailed shots at moderate distances.
• Space Zoom up to 100x — scales seamlessly from 1x to capture subjects far in the distance.
• AI Zoom — analyses subjects and textures in real time as you zoom, enhancing detail so distant shots come out looking cleaner.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has two AI-powered editing tools built in — Photo Assist and Creative Studio.

• Photo Assist — move, resize or remove objects, fill in backgrounds, or use simple text prompts in the Create section to edit photos without digging through manual tools.
• Creative Studio — automatically turns your photos into fun creations like sticker sets at the tap of a button, ready to share straight away.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra adds several new Galaxy AI features on top of what was available on previous models.

• Text prompts in Photo Assist — type what edit you want done and Galaxy AI handles it.
• Now Nudge — reads what's on your screen and offers smart shortcuts, like jumping to Calendar when an event is mentioned or opening Gallery when someone asks for photos.
• Now Brief — surfaces personalised, bite-sized reminders based on saved information like booking details or birthdays.

Galaxy AI on the S26 Ultra is designed to reduce small friction points throughout your day rather than just sit unused in a settings menu.

• Now Nudge — understands what's on screen and surfaces Autofill suggestions or shortcuts to keep conversations and tasks moving.
• Now Brief — delivers routines and reminders based on your habits and schedule before you need to go looking for them.
• Search with Finder — finds content saved on your device through the home screen, so you spend less time trying to remember where things are.

As of March 2026, Galaxy AI language support varies by feature. Photo Assist and Creative Studio support 41 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, Hindi and more. Now Nudge, Now Brief recalled data and Search with Finder support 13 languages including English, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese.

Galaxy AI on the S26 Ultra is built with on-device processing as the default, which means your personal data stays on your phone rather than being sent to external servers.

• Personal Data Engine — processes data on the device, then encrypts and stores it locally using KEEP and Knox Vault.
• AI Controls settings — choose which features can access your personal data and decide whether processing happens on-device or in the cloud.
• Knox Matrix Trust Chain — connected security that protects your wider ecosystem of Samsung devices, managed from your Galaxy phone.

Yes. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is built to hold up through long gaming sessions without performance dropping off.

• Redesigned Vapour Chamber — 21% better thermal performance keeps the CPU and GPU running at full speed even during extended play.
• mDNIe with 4x improved processing precision — boosts colour accuracy and display sharpness so games look more detailed and immersive.
• Improved ray tracing — more realistic lighting, reflections and shadows in supported titles.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra brings meaningful hardware and software improvements over the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

• Newer chipset — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy replaces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform used in the S25 Ultra.
• Redesigned camera island — a sleeker ambient island design gives the S26 Ultra a more premium look.
• Privacy Display — a world first on mobile, exclusive to the S26 Ultra.
• Wider main camera aperture — F1.4 vs F1.7 on the S25 Ultra, with 47% improved brightness for low-light photography.
• Improved cooling — 21% better thermal performance through a redesigned Vapour Chamber.

Switching to the Galaxy S26 Ultra is straightforward. Samsung's Smart Switch app handles the heavy lifting — transfer contacts, photos, videos, messages, notes, calendar events and more from your old device wirelessly or via cable in one go. The setup process is simple enough that you can be up and running on your new phone the same day it arrives.

Yes. Samsung's Smart Switch app supports transfers from iOS. Contacts, photos, videos, notes and calendar events all move across, either wirelessly or via a cable for faster transfer. Once it's done, your previous data is ready to go on your new Galaxy S26 Ultra straight away.