I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra for three weeks — here are six things I learned

The Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a hardware Privacy Display that limits side-angle viewing using Flex Magic Pixel technology.

Its AMOLED lacks some features like Dolby Vision and high-frequency PWM dimming, and it is not as bright as some rival flagships.

Camera performance falls behind competitors such as the Vivo X300 Pro and OPPO Find X9 Pro, and the rear camera island causes noticeable wobble on flat surfaces.

The phone ships with Android 16-based One UI 8.5 and retains a 5,000mAh battery and reinforced build materials.