Samsung’s next flagship cycle is expected to center on the Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy display, with the company scheduled to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026 in San Francisco at 1:00 p.m. ET. A short teaser has been described as showing commuters attempting to view a screen from an angle before a side-view blocking mode activates.
Reports describe the privacy feature as a built-in visibility restriction that keeps content readable mainly for someone directly in front of the device. Some descriptions suggest it could let users decide what gets obscured, with a possible automatic mode for crowded environments.
Hardware details circulating ahead of launch include a 6.9-inch OLED display, a top-tier Snapdragon chip in at least some regions and configurations cited up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Battery claims point to 5,000mAh with faster wired charging, while software expectations include Android 16 and long-term upgrade support.
Rumored S26 Ultra Snapshot
| Category | Details (reported/rumored) |
| Privacy | Side-angle screen blocking, possible auto mode |
| Display | 6.9-inch OLED, 120Hz mentioned |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some regions |
| Memory | Up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 60W wired charging claim |
