Galaxy S26 Ultra Features -- What You Need to Know Before You Buy

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is positioned around an updated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip and a set of Galaxy AI features aimed at everyday tasks. The article says the processor includes a 39% boost in NPU performance, along with a 24% improvement in GPU rendering and a 19% gain in CPU speed, intended to speed AI processing while reducing battery load. It also highlights a 5,000mAh battery that charges to 75% in about 30 minutes using a 60W adapter. On-device features described include Now Brief and Now Bar on the lock screen, and Call Screening that intercepts unknown callers and shows a live transcript. For content creation, Photo Assist and Creative Studio support generative photo editing from the Gallery and an Edge panel. The device also includes privacy-related display controls that narrow viewing angles.