Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: its huge screen blocks shoulder surfers from spying on you

"Most impressive is the display's new privacy trick that intentionally reduces its viewing angles to make it very difficult to read when not straight on. It is a feature common to business laptops but is a first for a smartphone without some additional film being applied to the screen. Even on the lowest setting, the privacy display makes it very hard to read the screen at an angle."

"The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung's top-of-the-line phone costing 1,279 (1,449/$1,299/A$2,199) and is one of the most feature-packed handsets you can get, with four cameras on the back, an integrated stylus and AI assistance in every corner. That includes a choice of three built-in AI chatbots, such as Google's Gemini, Samsung's revamped Bixby and Perplexity."

"The huge screen is fantastic: bright, crisp and smooth. A delight to watch video or play games on. The phone is a beast requiring two hands to use most of the time but the huge screen is fantastic."

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung's premium flagship phone priced at $1,279, featuring a 6.9-inch display with a revolutionary privacy screen that narrows viewing angles to prevent unauthorized viewing. The device includes four rear cameras, an integrated stylus, and comprehensive AI assistance through multiple chatbots including Google Gemini, Samsung Bixby, and Perplexity. The Now Brief widget provides personalized contextual information on the home screen. Design changes include smoothed corners, aluminum sides replacing titanium, reduced weight, and a thinner profile. The massive camera module protrudes significantly from the back. The display is bright, crisp, and excellent for video and gaming, with the privacy feature being particularly innovative for smartphones.

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