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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.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840
NFCYes
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
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
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Quad200 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
Size6.9 inches, 115.9 cm, 2, (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Brandsamsung
BuildGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Price₹ 139,999 / $ 1,299.99 / £ 1,279.00 / € 1,449.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
ColorsCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
ModelsSM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS
SAR EU1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)
Single12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
StatusComing soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06
Weight214 g (7.55 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Charging60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR, HDR10+
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Released2026, February 25
Announced2026, February 25
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

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.

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.