Phones · FlagshipSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB+256GBSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB+256GB
The short answerA 6.9-inch flagship with a built-in S Pen and the first Samsung phone with a privacy display. The Samsung page says some fast charging needs a separate 60W adapter. Check warranty and Galaxy AI details on the US page.
US & China prices
| Price | Store | Amount | Converted | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US, before tax | Samsung | $1,149.99 | ≈ ¥7,673 | Checked 11-03 08:102026-11-03 08:10 Beijing time · checked against the store page | Buy |
| US, before tax | Samsung | $1,149.99 | ≈ ¥7,673 | Checked 11-05 02:052026-11-05 02:05 Beijing time · checked against the store page | Buy |
| US, with sales tax (est.)California base rate 7.25%, local tax extra$1,149.99 × (1 + 7.25%) = $1,233.36 | $1,233.36 | ≈ ¥8,229 | |||
| Carried into China, with import dutyDuty-free up to ¥5,000 carried in; a single item over that is taxed in full at 13%$1,233.36 × 6.6723 (11-03) = ¥8,229; + duty ¥1,070 = ¥9,299 | ¥9,299 | ≈ $1,394 | |||
| Shipped to China, with import dutyShipped goods get no allowance; taxed at 13%$1,233.36 × 6.6723 (11-03) = ¥8,229; + duty ¥1,070 = ¥9,299 | ¥9,299 | ≈ $1,394 |
Store pages have the final say on price · Conversions use the ECB reference rate on the day each price was checked (no rate on weekends / holidays → the latest earlier day): 11-03 1 USD = 6.6723 CNY, 11-04 1 USD = 6.6723 CNY · US, before tax = pre-tax · Customs may use its own valuation table — customs has the final say.
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Who it’s for / pitfalls
Good for
- People who want a large screen, S Pen and privacy display
- Heavy camera and telephoto users
Not for
- People who want a smaller, lighter phone
Known pitfalls
- Privacy Display is off by default and must be turned on in settings; some content can still be seen from the side
- At 214 g and 7.9 mm it is a big phone for one-handed use
- Quoted charging and 31-hour video figures come from Samsung's own testing
Key specs
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Display
- 6.9-inch flat display with privacy mode
- RAM / Storage
- 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB or 16GB/1TB
- Battery
- 5,000mAh (typical), up to 31 hours video playback
- Charging
- 60W Super Fast Charging 3.0, up to 75% in around 30 minutes (adapter sold separately)
- Rear cameras
- 200MP wide F1.4, 50MP ultra-wide F1.9, 50MP telephoto F2.9, 10MP telephoto F2.4
- Weight
- 214 g, 7.9 mm thick
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