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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Released: 2026, February 25Price: ₹ 139,999 / $ 1,299.99 / £ 1,279.00 / € 1,449.00Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Released
2026, February 25
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06
Price
₹ 139,999 / $ 1,299.99 / £ 1,279.00 / € 1,449.00
OS
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Dimensions
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
214 g (7.55 oz)
Build
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +, eSIM, + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT, · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA, · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN

Display

Type
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size
6.9 inches, 115.9 cm, 2, (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Armor 2

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Quad
200 MP, f/1.4, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Features
HDR, HDR10+
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Colors
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Models
SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS
SAR EU
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)
Announced
2026, February 25
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is another flagship from samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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