Samsung has recently unveiled a trio of new Galaxy S26 smartphones, with one of them featuring a groundbreaking Privacy Display that sets it apart from the iPhone. The new S26 Ultra is not only thinner and faster but also comes with a unique feature that prevents unauthorized viewing of the screen content.
The Privacy Display, once activated in the settings, makes content invisible to anyone not directly looking at the screen. This ensures privacy in public settings, such as on a train, where others nearby cannot view text messages or content being displayed. Users can customize the Privacy Display to block specific apps or notifications for added security.
Samsung described the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the first phone in the mobile industry to introduce a built-in Privacy Display that revolutionizes privacy protection on smartphones. By manipulating how pixels emit light, the display maintains clear and bright content for the user while limiting visibility to others.
In addition to the innovative screen technology, the Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a sleek design, long battery life, and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for top-notch performance. The device also features rapid charging capabilities that can reach 75% battery in just 30 minutes.
The updated quad rear camera on the Ultra captures superior images in low-light conditions, while video recording benefits from enhanced Super Steady capabilities, including a horizontal lock option for stable footage. The S Pen, included with the Ultra, allows users to jot down notes on the 6.9-inch AMOLED screen effortlessly.
Accompanying the Ultra are the standard S26 with a 6.3-inch screen and the larger 6.7-inch Plus version, both powered by Samsung’s Exynos chip and equipped with triple-lens rear cameras.
All of Samsung’s new smartphones receive significant enhancements to their smart features through a Galaxy AI upgrade. Features like Now Nudge provide useful suggestions to users, such as automatically suggesting relevant photos when prompted by a friend or checking for calendar conflicts when receiving meeting invitations.
Despite the impressive updates, the new Samsung Galaxy S26 range comes with increased pricing this year. The UK pricing for the models is as follows:
– S26: 256GB £879, 512GB £1,049
– S26 Plus: 256GB £1,099, 512GB £1,269
– S26 Ultra: 256GB £1,279, 512GB £1,449, 1TB (with 16GB RAM) £1,699
The new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is set to hit stores next month, offering consumers a range of advanced features and cutting-edge technology.