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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Launched With Built-In Privacy Mode: Check Price & Features

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a built-in Privacy Display, 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and faster charging, shifting focus beyond just performance and photography.

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  • Samsung S26 Ultra launches with integrated Privacy Display technology.
  • New display limits viewing angles for enhanced user privacy.
  • Phone features Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 75% charge in 30 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Launch: If the regular S26 impressed you, wait till you look at this one. Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco. This is the top-end model in the lineup and clearly the most premium one. And this time, Samsung is not just talking about the camera or performance. 

The spotlight is on something completely different: the newly built-in Privacy Display. Along with that, you also get a powerful camera setup, strong performance and smarter AI features.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price In India

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is priced at Rs 1,39,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs 1,59,999. Furthermore, the top-end 16GB + 1TB storage variant is listed at Rs. 1,89,999. 

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Features/Specifications: Privacy Display, Camera, Performance, More

Now let’s talk about the main highlight. Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a built-in Privacy Display. This is not a screen guard or an add-on accessory. It is integrated into the display hardware itself. 

With a quick toggle, the viewing angles narrow down, so people sitting beside you cannot clearly see your screen. At the same time, you still get proper brightness and colour when looking at the phone directly. The device is also just 7.9mm thin, making it the slimmest Ultra so far.

Coming to performance, Galaxy S26 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. Samsung says it delivers its best performance yet. The phone also supports Super Fast Charging 3.0 and can reach up to 75% charge in just 30 minutes.

Now let’s come to the camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 200MP wide camera, 50MP ultrawide camera, 50MP periscope lens and a 10MP telephoto camera. 

Samsung has improved low-light photography with wider apertures and better Nightography Video. The upgraded Super Steady feature also helps in capturing stable videos.

Talking about AI features, Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with upgraded Bixby and features like Now Nudge, Now Brief and enhanced Circle to Search. Security features like Private Album and long-term OS updates are also part of the package.

About the author Annie Sharma

Annie Sharma is a technology journalist at ABP Live English, focused on breaking down complex tech stories into clear, reader-friendly narratives. Gaining hands-on experience in digital storytelling and news writing with leading publications, Annie believes technology should feel accessible rather than overwhelming, and follows a clear, reader-first approach in her work.

For tips and queries, you can reach out to her at annies@abpnetwork.com.

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