Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: I've tried both flagships, and here's my choice

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an experiential upgrade over its predecessor. I wouldn't say "incremental" because some features like Privacy Display and improved agentic AI are very significant, but if you already have the Galaxy S25 Ultra, you're probably wondering if these features make it worth buying. 

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I recently went hands-on with Samsung's latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, to find out. Here's how the two devices compare. 

You should buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if…

1. You need Privacy Display

First, note that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the same display size, resolution, and refresh rate as its predecessor. Both phones have a 6.9-inch QDH+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a less ...