'This is one feature we can't wait to try' — 6 major Galaxy S26 updates for the Ultra and its siblings that could change how you use your phone

At a glance, the entire new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is incredibly uniform, which might not seem like a big deal, but it is a departure for the Galaxy lineup, as the Ultra is usually distinctly different from its sibling Galaxy phones.

This new, unified design is, in my opinion, the first major S26 update, and it counts as the first big reveal of today's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event in San Francisco, California.

New, unified look

For the Ultra, that design change means rounder corners and the end of titanium cases. In fact, all three phones now use aluminum, though Samsung tells us the Armor Aluminum on the S26 Ultra is more rigid than the aluminum found on the S26 and S26 Plus. The S26 Ultra is also thinner and lighter than ever (but with a taller camera array bump).