The Samsung S26 Ultra Is Already Discounted by $200.
The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 512GB of storage has dropped to $1,299 (from $1,499), its lowest price yet, according to price tracking sites . It’s still a premium product, but it’s designed for people who need a single device to do everything (for example, storing large photo galleries, frequently recording video, or using the phone for work).
The phone runs Android 16 and uses the Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, so performance is impeccable. Apps open quickly, games maintain a stable frame rate, and multitasking is smooth even under heavy loads, according to a PCMag review . The 6.9-inch display is crisp and bright enough for outdoor use, although glare can be noticeable in direct light. The included S Pen stylus is useful for quick notes, photo editing, or document marking—something most phones don’t offer—though it doesn’t fit snugly, making it easy to accidentally drop.
The main reason to consider it is its camera system. It uses a main 200-megapixel sensor, complemented by multiple telephoto and ultra-wide-angle lenses, providing flexibility for everything from close-ups to high-zoom shots. Photos are detailed and high-quality, even in mixed lighting. Video recording is also reliable, making it a good option if you shoot frequently and don’t want to carry a separate camera. There are also several built-in AI tools, such as automatic editing and intelligent photo search, that save time without distracting you from your work. However, the phone’s large camera module makes it unstable on flat surfaces.
The most noticeable change is the new “Privacy Display” mode , which is both useful and limiting: it makes it harder to read from the sides of the screen, which helps in public spaces when working with sensitive information, but it also reduces brightness and color reproduction when the mode is active; and even with the mode turned off, viewing angles are reportedly worse than other phones in this price range.