Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB/256GB Cobalt Violet
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB/256GB Cobalt Violet
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra mobile phone
6.9" OLED
Display size and type
3120 × 1440 px | 120Hz
Resolution and refresh rate
256GB | 12GB
Storage and RAM
5000mAh
Battery capacity
Dual SIM + eSIM | 5G
SIM card configuration and mobile network
Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra mobile phone, 12GB/256GB, Cobalt Violet
- Main 200Mpx camera (f/1.4), 50Mpx wide-angle + 50Mpx telephoto lens, and 12Mpx front camera
- The main lens has an improved f/1.4 aperture, letting more light reach the camera sensor
- The world's first mobile phone with Privacy Display technology
- Supports fast 60W charging and 25W wireless charging
- IP68 rating protects the phone from dust and water splashes
- Modern Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
- Android 16, model series launched in 2026
Elegant and sophisticated design with exceptional durability
The new camera design is more natural, smoother, and aesthetically blends into the body of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for an even sleeker look. The robust Armor Aluminum frame, combined with tempered Corning Gorilla Glass and water resistance, ensures a solid construction and an attractive design. The harmonious design of the thinnest Ultra model yet not only gives it a premium look but also makes it exceptionally comfortable to use.¹
A processor customised exclusively for Galaxy
The most powerful processor for multitasking and graphically demanding games. With the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, harness the full potential of Galaxy AI and enjoy smooth visuals in the highest quality.²
The world's first mobile with privacy technology
For the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung has developed Privacy Display technology. Activate it and no one around you will see the content you are viewing on your phone. You can even set when and where it activates – when entering your PIN, in apps, or for specific notifications.³
Enhance your viewing experience
Enhanced colour and light display with advanced mDNIe technology ensures 4× greater processing accuracy and much richer colour tones. ProScaler then provides realistic detail for the most immersive viewing experience on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone's display.⁴
Cool gaming with the largest vapour chamber
Stable performance, smooth victories. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and an improved vapour chamber, the cooling system will be more effective than ever, even during the most demanding games.⁵
Ultra-fast charging and ultra-long battery life
With the Galaxy S26 Ultra, you can achieve lightning-fast speeds with Super Fast Charging 3.0, without negatively affecting battery life.⁶
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has an advanced camera⁷
- 200Mpx main camera (2× optical-quality zoom, f/1.4 aperture, wide-angle)
- 50Mpx ultra-wide-angle (f/1.9 aperture)
- 50MP telephoto lens (10× optical quality zoom, 5× optical zoom, f/2.9 aperture)
- 10MP telephoto lens (3× optical zoom, f/2.4 aperture)
- 12MP front camera (f/2.2 aperture)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes bright shots in the dark and in the sun
The wide-angle 200MP camera is equipped with a wider aperture that lets in up to 47% more light and captures more detail. The noise reduction feature ensures clear, sharp images even in the darkest conditions.⁸
Capture the beauty of the night with Nightography⁹
No more shaky shots
Thanks to the Super Steady and Horizon Lock features, your videos will always be smooth and stable. These technologies combine optical angles with a gyroscope and accelerometer, so the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can detect the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you turn 360°.¹⁰
Fantastic resolution with the 200MP camera
Capture every detail in perfect resolution. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200MP lens enhanced by the ProVisual Engine, which recalculates image data in real time, so you can admire the truest representation, textures and brightness of your photos.¹¹
The Galaxy S26 Ultra mobile phone offers a zoom that lets you see further⁹
It’s like sitting in the front row at a concert. That's the kind of photo you can take with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and its 100× Space Zoom with AI support. Not only does it reliably stabilise the image, but it also visibly improves the quality of shots taken from a long distance.¹²
Edit your photos like a pro
With Galaxy AI, you can edit your photos with just a few words – simply type what you want to change, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra will do it for you. Add a stylish accessory to your pet, adjust the background or enhance details. It’s quick, natural and doesn’t require complex apps.¹³
Bring your shots to life with creative stickers
Just enter a brief description or a simple sketch, and Galaxy AI will create original graphics exactly to your liking. You can add the finished creations as stickers using the keyboard or share them with your friends right away.¹⁴
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra provides handy suggestions in real time
The new Now Nudge feature recognises the context on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen and offers you useful shortcuts, cleverly minimising the steps needed for further actions and even providing auto-complete suggestions for the phrase you are searching for.¹⁵
Quickly find everything you need with the Galaxy S26 Ultra
All details about your reservations or meetings will now be instantly available thanks to quick search. Simply use the Finder on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and you'll never miss an important event again.¹⁶
Connected security with Galaxy
The Personal Data Processing Module collects and processes your data with a focus on privacy. It then encrypts and stores them directly on the Galaxy S26 Ultra using the KEEP and Knox Vault platforms to best protect them from online threats. Decide whether AI functions are processed on-device or in the cloud, and enjoy convenience and security in one. The Knox Matrix security system can connect and protect the entire Galaxy device ecosystem. You can control it directly from your smartphone, so you always have a perfect overview.¹⁷
Galaxy, just for you
The modern One UI 8.5 interface adapts to your daily use of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The contextual reminders for Galaxy AI functions have been refined for maximum intuitiveness and will help simplify daily tasks.¹⁸
The perfect hi-fi companion
The Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro are a perfect match. Listen to music in hi-fi quality or make calls with crystal-clear sound, while the entire ecosystem ensures you stay connected even on the busiest days.¹⁹
Package contents of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra mobile phone²⁰
¹The Armour Aluminium frame does not include the volume buttons, side button, SIM card slot, or camera lens barrel.
Corning® Gorilla® Armour 2 glass is used on the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® is used on the back.
Based on laboratory tests of immersion in 1.5 metres of fresh water for 30 minutes. No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust resistant). The device's resistance to water and dust is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.
Compared to previous models.
²AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions, and pre-installed software and applications.
³The Privacy Display feature controls the viewing angle of the screen to limit peripheral vision and can be activated in the settings. Activation for specific apps is also available in the settings. Some changes in image quality may occur outside the viewing angle. Some information may still be visible to others depending on the environment, such as viewing angle or brightness. Caution is advised when viewing sensitive information.
⁴The ProScaler feature is supported on Galaxy S26+ and Ultra models. Image quality can be enhanced up to QHD+, depending on the device's screen resolution settings.
Compared to previous models.
⁵Snapdragon products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Improved vapour chamber performance compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Actual performance depends on user environment, conditions, and pre-installed software and applications.
Compared to previous models.
⁶Actual battery life varies depending on network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of charges, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 8 January 2026 and 30 January 2026 in the US and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947, and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. Not tested under 5G mmWave network.
⁷Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3× and 5× distances are optical zoom. 2× and 10× distances are optical quality zoom.
Compared to previous models.
⁸Brightness changes compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Results may vary depending on lighting and/or shooting conditions, including multiple subjects, out-of-focus, or moving subjects.
Compared to previous models.
⁹Results may vary depending on lighting and/or shooting conditions, including multiple subjects, out-of-focus, or moving subjects.
Compared to previous models.
¹⁰Super Steady results may vary depending on editing and/or filming conditions.
¹¹Results may vary depending on lighting and/or shooting conditions, including multiple subjects, out-of-focus, or moving subjects.
¹²100× Space Zoom includes 10× optical quality zoom and 100× digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Image quality may deteriorate at zoom distances beyond 10×. AI zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
¹³Using the Photo Assist feature may require an internet connection and a Samsung account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, and device model. Image size may change after editing with Photo Assist tools. After saving, a visible watermark will be applied to the final photo indicating it was generated with AI. Accuracy and reliability of the generated output are not guaranteed.
¹⁴The Creative Studio feature requires an internet connection and a Samsung user account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, or device model. Accuracy and reliability of the output are not guaranteed. Sticker sets are only compatible with Samsung keyboards and can only be shared via Quick Share with other Galaxy devices running One UI 5.0 or later and Quick Share version 13.8.50.x or later.
¹⁵The Now Nudge feature requires a Samsung user account login. Available features and tools may vary by country, region, and language. Text message suggestions are available in certain third-party apps, such as Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Chat, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Instagram (DM), Tango, NTT Docomo Messages, and KDDI Messages. Photo sharing with Now Nudge works by analysing available visual content. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
¹⁶Available features and search options with the Finder function may vary by country, region, and language. In advanced mode, data can only be searched in the language currently set in the system. Currently supported apps include Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Call Recording, Voice Recorder, My Files, Gallery, and Settings. Notifications must be turned on to be used as downloaded data. Downloaded data available from supported app notifications, messages, Gmail, and Samsung Wallet, and data collected from Gmail can only be used if the user agrees to allow personalised data intelligence to read Gmail. Downloaded booking detail data is only available from booking confirmation messages.
¹⁷The personal data processing module operates when the personalised data intelligence menu is turned on. Analysed data is deleted when the personalised data intelligence menu is turned off. The personal data processing module recognises selected languages and certain accents/dialects, including but not limited to Arabic, (Simplified) Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. The personal data processing module currently analyses native Samsung applications.
KEEP encrypted storage is available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or newer.
¹⁸The Now Brief feature requires a Samsung user account login. Availability of services may vary by country, language, device model, and apps. Some features may require a network connection. Photo descriptions provided by Gallery Stories may not match the user's intent. Dog walking notifications require activation of SmartTag2 and Pet Care in the SmartThings app. SmartTag2 is sold separately. Notifications must be turned on to be used as downloaded data. Downloaded data available from supported app notifications, messages, Gmail, and Samsung Wallet, and data collected from Gmail are only usable if the user agrees to grant permission for personalised data intelligence to read Gmail. Downloaded data for booking details is only available from booking confirmation messages.
Available features and parameters may vary by country, region, and language. The intelligent action suggestions provided may vary by model.
¹⁹Galaxy devices are sold separately.
²⁰The Galaxy S26 Ultra package does not include a charging adapter.
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| Code: | SAMO0285b3DE |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
Samsung Electronics Czech and Slovak, s.r.o., V parku 2323/14, Chodov, 148 00 Praha 4, 800 726 786, [email protected] Creating a better world – the immodest vision which has driven Samsung since its inception in 1938. The courage to invest in the development of new technologies is typical for the company, as evidenced by a series of visionary solutions. Currently, Samsung is the largest group of companies in South Korea and the third largest worldwide conglomerate by revenue. Samsung consumers associate the brand with high-quality consumer electronics. It is known for its Galaxy series, one of the best and most sought after mobile phones in its class. One must also mention Samsung TVs, where the company has long been at the cutting edge in technology and quality. The competence of the company is much broader. It is active in machinery and heavy industry, chemicals, construction, retail, and financial services. 
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