Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Lightest Ultra yet
Samsung rarely disappoints when it comes to its Ultra series of Galaxy phones, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra is yet another beast. The cutting-edge Qualcomm processor, improved cameras, and a super-quick 60W charging — there's a lot to be excited about.
Pros
- Slimmer and lighter than the S24 Ultra
- Seven years of software support
- 60W wired and 25W wireless charging is a big step up
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC delivers amazing performance
- Wider aperture for main and tele cameras should offer quality boost
Cons
- 16GB RAM only for 1TB variant
- Battery capacity is the same
- No change to selfie camera
- Expensive
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Great, but not perfect
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is now two years old but it will continue to get five more years of OS upgrades, keeping it relevant for a long time. It's still a powerful phone with great cameras, an impressive display, and is the last Samsung phone with a Bluetooth stylus.
Pros
- Most eye-friendly display from Samsung for 2024
- Superb performance and battery life
- Excellent camera experience
- Useful AI features and seven-year update promise
- Quality build with flat display
- Near-perfect repairability score
Cons
- Uses PWM dimming at all brightness levels
- Display can be grainy
- Too many AI features are reliant on cloud connectivity
