200MP camera, AI features and powerful battery – Obnews

**Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra** was officially launched in India at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event along with the Galaxy S26 and S26+ on February 25, 2026 (global reveal, pricing in India and pre-orders will start on the same day). The flagship features enhanced **Galaxy AI** features, a premium display, and pro-level camera upgrades.

**Price in India** (Pre-orders begin February 25 from Samsung.com, Amazon, and retail stores; delivery from early March):
– 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹1,39,999
– 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹1,59,999
– 16GB RAM + 1TB storage: ₹1,89,999

Limited pre-order offers include double the storage (e.g., 512GB priced at 256GB for some variants). Color options: Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White, as well as exclusive Pink Gold and Silver shadows.

Display and performance
It features a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (3,120 × 1,440 resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 3,000 nits brightness). New features include **Privacy Display** (limits visibility beyond an approximately 30-degree angle) and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection. It is powered by a **Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5** chipset customized for the Galaxy, paired with up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB UFS storage, and One UI 8.5 based on Android 16. It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G and dual SIM (nano + eSIM).

Camera and AI features
Quad rear setup: 200MP primary (wide, f/1.4, OIS, better low-light), 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (up to 100x digital zoom). Supports 8K video, HDR10+ recording. Front: 12MP selfie (4K video). Expanded **Galaxy AI** includes Now Assist (contextual help), Call Screen, Photo Assist (editing), Privacy Alerts, and even more handy tools for productivity and security.

Battery and other specs
5,000mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 3.0 (60W wired, up to 75% in ~30 minutes), 25W wireless charging. It provides all day usage (up to 31 hours of video playback). The device weighs ~214g and is 7.9mm thick.

The S26 series makes Samsung’s AI more accessible, giving it a tough competition from competitors like the iPhone 18 leaks. Pre-orders include trade-in discounts and benefits.

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