Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Is a Privacy-First Powerhouse

You don’t have to completely redesign a smartphone to make the latest version a solid upgrade over its predecessor. While Apple Inc. went with a bold new look for its Pro models last year and has enjoyed strong demand ever since, Samsung Electronics Co. refrained from a similar visual shakeup for its Galaxy S26 Ultra.

But don’t let familiarity fool you: The new handset is my favorite “Ultra” phone that the company has released in several years.