Samsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature!

Quick Overview

The key feature of the rumored Samsung Galaxy S26/Ultra is a new Privacy Display that darkens the screen when viewed from an angle, a feature the reviewer finds to be genuinely cool, although Samsung is also heavily promoting AI features and cloning Google's Pixel features like Call Screening and Magic Compose.

Key Points: The rumored Samsung Galaxy S26 series pricing starts at $899 for the S26 (up from $799 last year with 128GB, now offering 256GB), $1099 for the S26+ (up from $999, now 256GB), and $1299 for the S26 Ultra (same price, still 256GB base). The standout new feature is the Privacy Display on the Ultra, which darkens the screen when viewed from the side, allowing users to turn this feature on or off conditionally. Hardware changes are subtle, including a slightly thinner and less boxy design for the Ultra, returning to aluminum sides instead of titanium, and a redesigned vapor chamber for better cooling. Camera hardware on the Ultra maintains the same primary and telephoto sensors (f/1.7 and f/3.4 aperture respectively), but the Ultra's main sensor aperture opens wider from f/1.7 to f/1.4. Samsung is incorporating several AI features, including an LM-powered Bixby and a Photo Assist feature within the gallery, similar to Google's Pixel AI editing tools. The reviewer notes that DBrand's clear Ghost Case for the S26 Ultra is guaranteed not to turn yellow, unlike many other clear cases, and offers excellent drop protection and magnetic attachment points. The reviewer expresses excitement about the Privacy Display, calling it the 'most Samsung thing ever' due to its aggressive implementation of a feature that restricts viewing angles.

Context: This video offers an initial impression of the rumored Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra smartphones, based on leaks and early hands-on time (likely at an event where prototypes were present). The speaker, MK BHD, focuses on pricing changes, design tweaks, and new software features like the Privacy Display and enhanced AI capabilities, contrasting them with previous models and competitors like Google Pixel.