Just In: We Got a Closer Look at Samsung’s New Galaxy S26 Ultra In-Store

And it’s perfect for students who love content, gaming and are on the go. 

This article is presented in partnership with Samsung.

Whether it’s study or play, the new Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for the way you live. It’s Samsung’s newest phone and it is a step above if you're looking to trade in your old model.

We got a special look at the new Galaxy S26 Ultra in a Samsung Experience Store and we can confirm, it’s perf for student life.

And if you’re interested, you can get 20% off selected Galaxy devices at your nearest Samsung Experience Store.

Check out some of this phone’s best features.

Galaxy AI.

Not just another feature on your phone, Galaxy AI¹ is designed to be a built-in assistant that understands your day-to-day movements.

Imagine: you’re snapping a photo and you can remove any object in seconds, balance the lighting or enhance key details without having to download any extra apps¹.

If you have long lecture notes or dense readings, Galaxy AI¹ can help you summarise these into bite-sized chunks so you can easily pick up on key points.

It learns the way you work, adapts to your needs and becomes the ultimate AI Assistant.

Camera.

If you’re known for being the friend who can’t take a video without shaking the camera, you’re in luck. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a new Horizontal Lock feature. Hit the Horizontal Lock feature on the camera and no matter how you move the phone even if you rotate a full 360, your video will stay stable²!

So if you’re shooting action shots on the go, this feature is ideal for you.

And you can capture every detail after dark with high-resolution Nightography³ photos and videos designed to perform when the lights go down.

Snap the perfect pics at your next late-night event, when you're out with friends or shooting city skylines – the advanced low-light processing helps brighten scenes without looking overly artificial.

Privacy Display.

Thanks to the new Privacy Display⁴ on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, your screen gets a built-in bodyguard, keeping prying eyes out of your business.

It narrows the viewing angle, so your display is clear to you, but looks dark and unreadable to anyone trying to sneak a peek.

You can even set it to switch on automatically when you open certain apps like internet banking or view sensitive info like your passwords.

If you find yourself catching public transport a lot or working in public/co-working spaces, this is the perfect feature to keep your content and personal details confidential.

Design and Battery.

She’s gotten slimmer! The Galaxy S26 Ultra can fit seamlessly into your pocket with rounded edges made for comfort⁵. Not to mention there are 31 hours of video playback on the S26 Ultra⁶.

If you’re someone who appreciates choices, there are different colours of the Galaxy S26 Ultra for you to choose from.

There’s the Cobalt Violet, a rich and vibrant hue; White, a clean and crisp shade; Black, a deep and timeless classic; and Sky Blue, a bright and uplifting tone.

If you’re due for an upgrade, head to your closest Samsung Experience Store and use our 20% student deal to grab the new Galaxy S26 Ultra!

¹ Basic Samsung Galaxy AI features are free. Future releases may be offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply for third party AI features.

² Disclaimer: Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.

³ Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.

⁴ Use of screen protectors may impact the performance of the feature. Use of the feature may affect visibility of the screen and may not be suitable for users with vision or accessibility requirements.

⁵ Compared to previous models.

⁶ Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2026.1.8-2026.1.30 in US and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947 and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave network.