After two weeks, the S26 Ultra is honestly the best phone I’m using right now. The Privacy Display feels like real innovation, the display upgrades (10-bit and Proscaler) are noticeable, and the camera/video improvements—especially Horizon Lock—make it a stronger all-round flagship.
Pros
+Privacy Display is genuinely useful in public
+Excellent display with 10-bit color and strong anti-reflection
+Improved camera processing and smoother video exposure
+Horizon Lock plus strong stabilization for gimbal-like footage
+Top-tier performance with better cooling
+Very solid battery life and faster 60W charging
+7 years of software and security updates
Cons
-Privacy Display reduces sharpness and brightness when enabled
-No built-in magnets for accessories/wireless charging alignment
-S Pen still lacks Bluetooth features like remote shutter