Privacy Display in action
Galaxy S26 Ultra retail box | Image by Sahil Karoul
As expected, the Galaxy S26 Ultra now features a camera island, and the retail box has also been redesigned to reflect the change. Karoul acquired his unit from a retailer in Dubai who already has the device in stock.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo, oppo, and Apple flagships. | Image by Sahil Karoul
We also get to see the phone’s rumored Privacy Display feature in action. When viewed from an angle, the screen darkens significantly, rendering content nearly invisible to anyone nearby.
Subtle but practical changes
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display. | Image by Sahil Karoul
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has an elegant and polished design. Users will likely grow to appreciate the softer corners over time, even if the change isn’t immediately noticeable.
The privacy display looks like a very practical feature that will provide peace of mind to users who don’t want the contents of their display to be visible to others.
What to expect
According to leaked promo posters, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have pretty much the same specs as its predecessor, down to the battery life. The chipset is a bright spot and will make the phone feel a lot snappier. Apart from that, the design and the privacy shield are the only two attributes worth looking forward to. Galaxy AI is a huge theme, again, but Samsung doesn’t appear to have prepared anything noteworthy other than a photo assist feature for professional editing.