I love the S-Pen from the beginning. At the S25U i used the S-Pen from the S23U. And now its much cheaper, smaller and more slippery. Im very 🤬 when they had killed the Bluetooth function. Without the S-Pen there's no reason to buy a Samsung anymore
That's not true samsung still have great phones I Don't get the ultra versions but even without the S pin Bluetooth part the phone would still be great and I would get the ultra version if I could
@jeffreyfricke2304I don't say S-Models are bad. But without the S-Pen you can get great Phones for less like Redmi, Poco, Xiaomi. For me the S-Pen is the only reason to buy a Samsung. I had almost every model 1 ,2, 3, 4, 8, 20, 23, 25, 26 and Fold7 but the Fold7 is a huge Downgrade - no S-Pen anymore. I can't inagine how to use a phone without 🤔
@marinamarinx7655well I get the plus models and even without the S pin I still like the phone I know everyone feels differently but as for me I don't mind not having the S pin
26 s ultra suck phone and gta 6 will suck the game will be 150 with all packages add on an 100 no add on and no packages and game will not be long gameplay 😅😅
The resolution drop is because the display is like 50% wide pixels 50% narrow pixels and when you enable privacy display it turns off all the wide pixels and practically halves the resolution for a feature that doesn't even work
Are you responding to the wrong comment. Because I don't think he said anything about the privacy displaying not being something that you paid for I feel like there's something lost in translation. I don't know, maybe a comment was removed or edited or something @smnissat9671
I has all galaxy ultra since S21u, so 5 ultras, cost me second hand and new over 4000$, and i regret it all. As a long time user, they 1000% DO slow down or worsen older phones with new updates to boost new phones sales and prestige. Scum practices
I like the 25U more cause of its slightly rounded corners its still more boxy then most others but not as much as the s24u that kinda wasnt nice to hold for me atleast the s26 ultra tho went to far where the rounded corners actually cut into content again and yeah worst ultra yet for sure fuck that one hope s27ultra is worth the upgrade again
@HackforeverxD I could have chose the 25u over the 24u but i prefered the 24 because of the flat screen and big size (it's a businessman type of phone) also the s pen features they took off the 25u made me choose the 24 since i do use the camera a lot
You never disappoint bro, another clip with no holdbacks, brutally honest about the things we care, not those software ai nonsense that nobody uses. Really hoping to see this channel grow much more
When it came out I assumed everyone would be furious, but no. Despite the obvious downgrades and price increase everyone was like "OMG privacy screen, yoo it can hide parts ofypur screen". Like I was expecting at the very least the phone to be the same, but it sounds like it got worse
Privacy screen is such a silly feature. Personally I believe if what you’re doing needs to be desperately hidden, you should put your phone away. Easy as that.
@kaloiangeorgiev1310 my wife set the privacy screen up for logins and it does hide her login info quite a bit. It's more effective in selective mode imho rather than full screen mode.
The worst thing has to be the price hike on the s26/+ (which didn't even get the new features and are the same as the last 5 gens) and the $1300 price tag on the s26u. Rly bad value. Display has definitely downgraded and I have heard some s26u users say the camera has gotten worse too.
It does not feel like a downgrade, it is a downgrade. The antireflecting tech is downgraded thanks to the privacy feature and both the 3x and 5x cameras are downgraded as well. The 3x camera has smaller sensor than previous generations and the 5x is no longer a periscope camera.
For me, the privacy feature is of little interest to me as a addition and feature, to outweigh the setbacks compared to the S25U display. It depends on how useful the feature is for you.
They first remove oem toggle in developer option in first one ui uoadte In further updates Its remove many feature from recovery and also disable most power of adb cammand Samsung is a lockdown and bloatwere phote with full of ai slops that keep suckimg processor amd battrey power I know the difference as i root useing cuatom rom modding stock debloated rom I know then difference in battrey like And alos the system wide adblocker is awesome This is my last phone of samsung
2:28 This privacy feature offers more benefits than drawbacks. 1. You aren't forced to buy a privacy glass that is always on and can not be turned off, which is why I never used one. 2. You can choose to activate the feature only for certain apps and notifications, so it doesn't need to be visible on the screen constantly. So everything should be fine when you're watching content or outside in bright sunlight. I believe this is a significant improvement, and it makes me more inclined to buy the S26 U, and only use the feature for selected notifications and a few personal apps I need to be private & discreet about.
They didn't even bother to fix shutter lag / motion blur (capturing moving subjects is still mission impossible, as on any other "just use Pro mode, bro" of their devices). Plus, they managed to experiment with new display feature ("feature"?) on top of the line flagship without making 2 models, one with and one without it so users can choose. Slowly but steadily going down the Nokia/Xperia route, when it comes to S lineup...
@-_YouMayFind_-of course, competition solved it years ago. With Samsung, even in 2026., you still get smudgy blurry picture of anything with even slight movement. Those are basics not working properly.
The shutter lag issue has been resolved. I have the phone and evidence of taking photographs of moving objects. They’re not competing with Vivo or Huawei. I wish they would though
@saxyorlandowilliamswell not really. I tried it (not any better then any of their previous phones) and you can even see it mentioned in some reviews (The tech chap, Tech spurt). I’m sure as soon as it’s actually solved, they will talk a LOT about it.
One thing I like about the 26 Ultra is Creative Studio. We can change pictures from day to night,change colors,add stuff etc however this is coming to older phones when they get One UI 8.5 Stable.
Samsung created user base of Geeks now they think they can downgrade and we won't notice 😂😅, Downgrades : 5x is nolonger real telephoto, Privacy Screen cuts Resolution, No more Bluetooth spen, no more IR blasters since s7, nomore sd card and wired headphone jack, 12 mp Selfie down from 20mp
This! They actually used to make proper flagahips that were awesome AND utilitarian. Now they think we're all the equivalent of crapplites who want everything dictated to us in a closed box. Worse is its not just them. Real options for us crazies are far and few now. If Xperia ever stops happening to work on Verizon by time I'm back on the market, I'm boned 😮💨
Hey in your next video you should do a camera test between the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra all the way up too the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra too see which one off them has the best camera
The privacy screen thing just seems like such a meme feature. Sure it *sounds* cool, but realistically how often will you actually use it, and it won't even have any effect on someone just looking over your shoulder (they'll still be roughly facing the screen). Seeing the demonstrations of how far off axis you have to be for it to be effective just cement that for me. Wish they'd bring the bluetooth connected s-pen back - sure maybe most people only use it very rarely, but the tradeoffs are much smaller (like 1 gram of weight and 2 dollars in manufacturing complexity max?) and it does actually work well!
@jonathannzonga9061Big YT reviewers are paid to review these. Notice how there was lack of coverage on emmc read fail of the Galaxy Note 4 back then? They surfaced past the warranty period and the users can't do anything about it.
@jonathannzonga9061 I unsubbed and clicked "not interested in channel" for that guy years ago LMAO 😅😅 That's usually the cycle with most tech channels though, they start small then sell out once they become big names.
Not enough info to regurgitate on that phone. You have to... have a bit of knowledge on the device without stealing it from others. Other brands are that lenient BS reviews like Samsung. All these negative reviews contribute to more interest to the S26U and why there is a rumor they might be dropped the + model. People missed out on the S24U being most content creators phone of the year. Now theyre skipping the + and going for the Ultra models.
S26 ultra is more of a step up for someone that has s21 ultra or gen lower. As for people owning s24 and s25 ultras, just keep 'em for couple of years or so... Hopefully there could be massive improvements for next year's iteration
Logical. Though I upgraded from 24 ultra to 26 and am really enjoying it. Not a giant leap but big enough for me to enjoy it. I upgrade every two years using next up through at&t
My last galaxy was s22 Ultra, went to Red magic for Gaming. But I missed the Samsung OS and the native workflow. Glad to be back, I do notice the screen is lackluster. But I can accept it being First Gen Tech. 😅
Chances are there might even be downgrades if this RAM shortage keeps up (which it will). Either the prices go through the roof or they start cutting corners. I could even see them bringing back the micro sd card slot because of it. Which would actually be a good thing imo.
Yes, if we're being realistic, all the big tech channels basically just tell you to buy everything. Like, it's always an amazing phone. Whether it's a pixel or a Samsung or an Apple, they always tell you to buy it, and they always conveniently have an affiliate link. They almost never approach the idea of buying an older phone used. They might encourage people to hang onto their current phone if it's only a year old or something occasionally. But they rule out the used market because there's no affiliate benefit for them there. That's probably the most practical advice if you really care about a consumer's bottom line. If you want a Samsung flagship with an S Pen, buy the S23 Ultra or S24 Ultra and save yourself like 800 or 900 bucks.
There's NOTHING honest about this drama queen video. He's an idiot who knows nothing about this phone. I have mine, and it is simply brilliant. Guys like this fabricate drama for gullible clicks, like you...
@DirtCheapFU locked to a carrier is no go for me but props to Samsung flashing normal firmware(country one) erase that lock so you can use the phone without any restrictions
I s 24 ultra was 1499 for the usa unlocked 1 tb with 500 off on a trade in at Best Buy and still have it and works great the s 24 ultra is when samsung actually had innovation 2026 they were apples lapdog wow not good iPhone 26 ultra
@sebysebytz12 here in the uk you can get on any carrier with 0 lock, our old phones like the galaxy s2 and s3 used to be locked but they dont do that anymore
They've been getting better inspite of that so it's kinda impressive. They built the phone 5 years ago and have been perfecting it, what's the point of having a phone with 5500mah but it has less endurance than a phone with 5000mah
@Emrullah_BASER For who? Alot of countries have this safety regulation that limits capacity to 20wh( 5000mah to 6000mah) an example is the xiaomi 17 ultra having 6000mah instead of the 6800mah other regions receive and is most likely the one reviewers showcase, but due to xiaomis a** optimization the global version loses in endurance to apple and samsung
They literally increased the charging speed and it lasts longer than a Xiaomi 17 ultra. All this proves is most people who complain about the s26 never used it and just complain for clout
You are not crazy. I see that oversharpening too and it drives me crazy! I hope they can somehow soften the imagine with software but I don't know if it's possible... 😅?
Finally someone talking legit things about display, Samsung was know for display, now they are know for misplay. This feels like bad time for phones in general, aluminum feels so cheap even the new iPhones feels so cheap to a point normal non pro ones feels much better. Also it also feels hardware wise everything is garbage, so much relaying on software, without enough hardware no software would be enough.
I'm glad I got my S25 Ultra at a great price before they start selling out for good. I don't know what the build quality is like on the S26 but I like the strong feel of my current phone. It might be a tad heavier but it's strong. The S26 Ultra should be cheaper to reflect the frame that obviously doesn't cost as much. Titanium frames just make sense on the most expensive model and really started to set them apart from other brands. It doesn't get hot either so the cooling isn't an issue with titanium.
You can literally find so many of these videos. Saying the same regurgitated notes. Samsung literally the most hate content of any company. This is just another review someone holding a phone. Taking a picture. Then reading copy pasted notes from other content creators.
Apple's downgrade from titanium to aluminum has a good reason. Although, titanium is durable and more premium but Apple fully built the iPhone 17 Pro Max into aluminum body which handles better thermals unlike Samsung just switched back to aluminum frames. Literally copies Apple on the titanium trend, literally a downgrade too because it made no sense. The privacy display feature can replace the downgrade but unfortunately, the S-Pen is still downgraded so that's the 2nd downgrade hahaha. Then the phone selling for $1300 WTF! There's a better phone out there for a good price.
Can you review "older" vivo phones, like the X100 Ultra, it's a pretty good camera phone. Also I love the type of videos where you try to survive with a phone, and maybe it could be an interesting video, a china rom phone with a pretty good camera
7:38 bro cannot play football to save his life💀 This clip reminding me of my friend who plays exactly like this, just wandling around like a penguin😂 Ps: this is not hate I just think its funny😅
Almost all the phone makers are ahead of Samsung when it comes to photography, Samsung still has motion blur issue, shutter lag and terrible lowlight photography. Other than Samsung shills no one likes photos capptured from Samsung phones.
@chiragpatil3772 Ok, how shaky are your hands? I use an s24U, and the only problem is lowlight photography. If u r gonna spam the shutter button, just use burst mode. And, have u seen their new horizontal lock feature?
8:35 я так само був здивований. Спочатку постійно забував переступити на 24. А потім спитав у джемінай, як настроїти, і там в налаштуваннях є пункт, зберігати це налаштування. Тепер там постійно 24.
That's why I switched from my Galaxy S25. To record or take RAW photography, I needed to download an extension app to utilize. Pass. Back to a phone with only 1 app store. No battling apps to take care of my needs.
@KwaziShabangu-v6d i mean assuming theyre both at the same brightness also before someone says ltpo/adaptive refresh rate: i mean things you can see with your eyes
@alexlee3008 his point still stands. You say that due to direct comparison. But tbh, there's nothing fundamentally wrong with his phone. Better than budget devices. So, if you isolate yourswlf from comparisons, you might find out if you really enjoy something or not.
so damn true there my sister has the same device too and quite happy with it as I am with my s 24 ultra samsung has lost it in 2026 I think my toilet has more innovation than the s 26 ultra and takes a lot of abuse and keep flushing lmao 😆😆😆😆samsung 🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽
The privacy display is for crowded places at home you won't have any of that on lol and you can change the screen slresolution too it doesnt come turned up when you turn the phone in its only set to medium settings
@-_YouMayFind_-I've had the x300 pro since November and the software is good. I prefer it over oneui. it's obviously not better across the board but overall originOS is good af
The maximum privacy can be set for the apps and notifications of your choice, leaving the screen pristine clear until the maximum display comes on. Then nobody can see what you want to hide. It s perfect for me when I am on the train. I love it. I love my s26 ultra.
Genuinely a breath of fresh air review I had exact same reaction to the privacy screen is such a stupid feature imo. Glad we keep getting this honest reviews!
It works, and it's native. & It's actually one of the biggest reasons I got it. I'm on my phone all the time for personal and work & it's nice to be able to have some privacy without having to have a Full time privacy screen protector. It's not as effective in Low light, looks like a dim screen at the angle.... but any decent lighting and well lit areas and it works as intended. 👍 Full Brightness screen and an arms length away and it's working. 🫰
@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYoursexactly 💯. This is one of the main reasons I also got it. Being able to turn that privacy feature on whenever is the best. Also setting it up for messages popping up on screen.
LOLOLOLOL!!!!! It's absolutely amazing how stupid most people are. The S24U was worse than the S23U!!!! It was truly the WORST S series phone Samsung made. It's slow, pointy corners and has more problems than any other S series device. So yeah, go ahead and stick to your crappy variant. The ONLY thing the S24U EVER did for me, was give me a $700 discount on the S25U, a MUCH better phone in every single way.
@AquaStevae MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES Yeah i agree im prob dumb, but as a commerce student i gotta disagree. I love the sharp corners- how the screen fills up, how it cuts into my hands. Wym slow??? Its not given me any problems at all. And also S25 Ultra has a worse design and s pen.
same here you nailed that reply samsung peaked in 2024 and down hill from 2025 ill never give up on my s 24 ultra no way it work solid and battery still strong and didn't pay 1799 for a 1 tb aluminum mine was 1499
@IOU812 I got mine in 2025 cuz its obv the smarter choice considering u actually got MORE from a practical standpoint compared to the S25 Ultra for less money
I think the biggest concern for me is the design. It seems like they are making the Ultra phones more and more like iPhones with rounded designs and incremental updates. I’ve been playing with the s26 ultra but this is the first time I’ve considered returning it because of really not having much of an upgrade to the s25 ultra. I may return and just go back to the s24 ultra because I miss the BT Spen.
That was my issue cuz I would have it in my holster on the side and the thing with overheat so bad I had to put it on a light mode download the CPU to throttle it down to two degrees with the thermal control from Samsung thermal Guardian
im not to sure on that my co workers iPhone 17 pro max heats up while charging aluminum was just a way to make them cheaper and jack the prices up ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆
@IOU812 in gaming perf the iphone excels at performance because it has a UNIBODY aluminium body, the s26u just has a crappy aluminium frame thats worse than the old stainless steel design lol
This review feels like Non-Tech guy just watched other reviewers videos and lets make mine... complaining about the Tech, Yep only One feature is not a Big upgrade but your review explanation feels like "What are saying ?".Bruh waited for this long to take notes from Other reviewers. Atleast take notes properly use the device for sometime then make a proper geniune review Bruh.
I didn't even watch reviews when I made this, this phone was disappointing the second I picked it up. I didn't see a single person complaining about the screen until I started editing the video
I'm happy with my S25 Ultra 1Tb, which I got recently in Nov 29 2025, with the Samsung deal, paid only 1034 USD, in usa (compared to $1659 normal price).
Dude you are not wrong I upgraded from an s25 ultra to s26 ultra and the screen looks pixelated on comparison. They've nerfed the display for their privacy technology.
@johk123some people just want to rag on it for some reason. It gets views when in the title people put stuff like, “Is it that good?” Or “did Samsung make a mistake” or “Is this an upgrade”?
If you think the screen is bad you just don't have the display settings right. There is no difference unless you use privacy screen and your cutting off pixels
You never mentioned that Android auto doesn't work on the S26 lineup. Out the box Android Auto doesn't work at all. I have followed every guide and troubleshooting option to no avail. I am returning it and swapping for an S25U
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The pen issue is literally a result of cutting corners. It's amazing they green lighted this.
I love the S-Pen from the beginning. At the S25U i used the S-Pen from the S23U.
And now its much cheaper, smaller and more slippery.
Im very 🤬 when they had killed the Bluetooth function.
Without the S-Pen there's no reason to buy a Samsung anymore
That's not true samsung still have great phones I Don't get the ultra versions but even without the S pin Bluetooth part the phone would still be great and I would get the ultra version if I could
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i see what you did there 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@jeffreyfricke2304I don't say S-Models are bad.
But without the S-Pen you can get great Phones for less like Redmi, Poco, Xiaomi.
For me the S-Pen is the only reason to buy a Samsung.
I had almost every model
1 ,2, 3, 4, 8, 20, 23, 25, 26 and Fold7
but the Fold7 is a huge Downgrade - no S-Pen anymore. I can't inagine how to use a phone without 🤔
@marinamarinx7655well I get the plus models and even without the S pin I still like the phone I know everyone feels differently but as for me I don't mind not having the S pin
At this point Samsung knows people will buy wood as long as it has their Logo
Yeah that saying only works for 🍎 🤣.
@Anamae5451 Apple is a status symbol in third world country but it works for both.
Oneui is awasome.thats my big reason
@marston980 Best UI you can get on a phone rn.
s24u still remains my fav smasnug phon
100K before GTA 6? what if it gets announced earlier 💀
Mihnea, he's at 69.9k subscribers... nice.
@celvarmc he was at 67k a few days ago
Probably will get delayed again
26 s ultra suck phone and gta 6 will suck the game will be 150 with all packages add on an 100 no add on and no packages and game will not be long gameplay 😅😅
@SEBASTIAN2050z Holy English skills.
The resolution drop is because the display is like 50% wide pixels 50% narrow pixels and when you enable privacy display it turns off all the wide pixels and practically halves the resolution for a feature that doesn't even work
so what? i paid for the phone, not like that it was a free update so that i have to sacrifice some features and quality, I PAID FOR THAT
@smnissat9671 ??
Are you responding to the wrong comment. Because I don't think he said anything about the privacy displaying not being something that you paid for I feel like there's something lost in translation. I don't know, maybe a comment was removed or edited or something @smnissat9671
@smnissat9671do research before buying if its a deal breaker
Bet if it was iphone he will be bias
irony is that the samsung is doing the spying on you, not some random dude sitting next to you
I has all galaxy ultra since S21u, so 5 ultras, cost me second hand and new over 4000$, and i regret it all. As a long time user, they 1000% DO slow down or worsen older phones with new updates to boost new phones sales and prestige. Scum practices
S24U was peak Samsung
Watching from s24 ultra
W device bro
as an iphone user i agree
that phone had character and identity
the 26 is like every other android
@NuxHYTYabsolute cinema
I like the 25U more cause of its slightly rounded corners its still more boxy then most others but not as much as the s24u that kinda wasnt nice to hold for me atleast the s26 ultra tho went to far where the rounded corners actually cut into content again and yeah worst ultra yet for sure fuck that one hope s27ultra is worth the upgrade again
@HackforeverxD I could have chose the 25u over the 24u but i prefered the 24 because of the flat screen and big size (it's a businessman type of phone) also the s pen features they took off the 25u made me choose the 24 since i do use the camera a lot
1:00 here before GTA VI
You never disappoint bro, another clip with no holdbacks, brutally honest about the things we care, not those software ai nonsense that nobody uses. Really hoping to see this channel grow much more
1:59 I personally think it’s because of maximum privacy toggle that you need to enable in settings.
keep watching bud
And he enabled it later... like ten seconds?
He does in the video xd
They should have honestly added more stuff.
When it came out I assumed everyone would be furious, but no. Despite the obvious downgrades and price increase everyone was like "OMG privacy screen, yoo it can hide parts ofypur screen". Like I was expecting at the very least the phone to be the same, but it sounds like it got worse
Personally, I think the privacy screen is cool, but I wouldn’t use it, I don’t have anything to hide.
@Zavier-Hutchunter16-Hutchingswell its not that I dislike it, I just don't like that it messes with the screen
Privacy screen is such a silly feature. Personally I believe if what you’re doing needs to be desperately hidden, you should put your phone away. Easy as that.
@kaloiangeorgiev1310 my wife set the privacy screen up for logins and it does hide her login info quite a bit. It's more effective in selective mode imho rather than full screen mode.
@jericcarinoyeah it is useful but it shouldn't have to mess up the screen
The worst thing has to be the price hike on the s26/+ (which didn't even get the new features and are the same as the last 5 gens) and the $1300 price tag on the s26u. Rly bad value. Display has definitely downgraded and I have heard some s26u users say the camera has gotten worse too.
It does not feel like a downgrade, it is a downgrade. The antireflecting tech is downgraded thanks to the privacy feature and both the 3x and 5x cameras are downgraded as well. The 3x camera has smaller sensor than previous generations and the 5x is no longer a periscope camera.
2:58 the outline comes from One ui 8.5, they tried to make it look "3D"
3:17 it’s the display matrix
For me, the privacy feature is of little interest to me as a addition and feature, to outweigh the setbacks compared to the S25U display. It depends on how useful the feature is for you.
Even if I don't use Samsung, I hope that they add new cameras battery etc next year.
Have u seen the battery tests? They are an hour better than s25U (sorry if my English is bad).
4:04 that's so smooth when you talk about sponsor🔥
And about the bootloader amd how they cripple adb and recovery mode
Its disgusting 😡
And how so?
They first remove oem toggle in developer option in first one ui uoadte
In further updates
Its remove many feature from recovery and also disable most power of adb cammand
Samsung is a lockdown and bloatwere phote with full of ai slops that keep suckimg processor amd battrey power
I know the difference as i root useing cuatom rom modding stock debloated rom
I know then difference in battrey like
And alos the system wide adblocker is awesome
This is my last phone of samsung
@astrolitegamingchamp💯
They dont allow u to mod the phones
@TBVGAMING34yeah they hate user freedom
2:28 This privacy feature offers more benefits than drawbacks.
1. You aren't forced to buy a privacy glass that is always on and can not be turned off, which is why I never used one.
2. You can choose to activate the feature only for certain apps and notifications, so it doesn't need to be visible on the screen constantly. So everything should be fine when you're watching content or outside in bright sunlight. I believe this is a significant improvement, and it makes me more inclined to buy the S26 U, and only use the feature for selected notifications and a few personal apps I need to be private & discreet about.
They didn't even bother to fix shutter lag / motion blur (capturing moving subjects is still mission impossible, as on any other "just use Pro mode, bro" of their devices). Plus, they managed to experiment with new display feature ("feature"?) on top of the line flagship without making 2 models, one with and one without it so users can choose. Slowly but steadily going down the Nokia/Xperia route, when it comes to S lineup...
There are no real motion blurs on smartphones anyway
@-_YouMayFind_-of course, competition solved it years ago. With Samsung, even in 2026., you still get smudgy blurry picture of anything with even slight movement. Those are basics not working properly.
So true. Also very seldom mentioned or shown on other reviews.
The shutter lag issue has been resolved. I have the phone and evidence of taking photographs of moving objects. They’re not competing with Vivo or Huawei. I wish they would though
@saxyorlandowilliamswell not really. I tried it (not any better then any of their previous phones) and you can even see it mentioned in some reviews (The tech chap, Tech spurt). I’m sure as soon as it’s actually solved, they will talk a LOT about it.
One thing I like about the 26 Ultra is Creative Studio. We can change pictures from day to night,change colors,add stuff etc however this is coming to older phones when they get One UI 8.5 Stable.
Samsung created user base of Geeks now they think they can downgrade and we won't notice 😂😅, Downgrades : 5x is nolonger real telephoto, Privacy Screen cuts Resolution, No more Bluetooth spen, no more IR blasters since s7, nomore sd card and wired headphone jack, 12 mp Selfie down from 20mp
This!
They actually used to make proper flagahips that were awesome AND utilitarian.
Now they think we're all the equivalent of crapplites who want everything dictated to us in a closed box.
Worse is its not just them. Real options for us crazies are far and few now. If Xperia ever stops happening to work on Verizon by time I'm back on the market, I'm boned 😮💨
Hey in your next video you should do a camera test between the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra all the way up too the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra too see which one off them has the best camera
They need to downgrade that they can "upgrade" again haha
😂😂
The privacy screen thing just seems like such a meme feature. Sure it *sounds* cool, but realistically how often will you actually use it, and it won't even have any effect on someone just looking over your shoulder (they'll still be roughly facing the screen). Seeing the demonstrations of how far off axis you have to be for it to be effective just cement that for me. Wish they'd bring the bluetooth connected s-pen back - sure maybe most people only use it very rarely, but the tradeoffs are much smaller (like 1 gram of weight and 2 dollars in manufacturing complexity max?) and it does actually work well!
Honest reviewers are getting harder to come by. Too many shills and brand defenders out there. Great video, bud. Sub'd
I just watched mkbhd to see how the phone looks but i can't really trust his opinion. Not just him but all those big yt channels
@jonathannzonga9061Big YT reviewers are paid to review these. Notice how there was lack of coverage on emmc read fail of the Galaxy Note 4 back then? They surfaced past the warranty period and the users can't do anything about it.
@jonathannzonga9061 I unsubbed and clicked "not interested in channel" for that guy years ago LMAO 😅😅 That's usually the cycle with most tech channels though, they start small then sell out once they become big names.
@jonathannzonga9061💯
Not snowball using YT Revanced at 1:44 😭
Review the Vivo X300 Ultra.
i wish
@Techsnowballthat's why Samsung and iPhone are so unbothered and dont upgrade, getting vivos and xiaomis is Soo hard and expensive 🤦
Not enough info to regurgitate on that phone. You have to... have a bit of knowledge on the device without stealing it from others. Other brands are that lenient BS reviews like Samsung. All these negative reviews contribute to more interest to the S26U and why there is a rumor they might be dropped the + model. People missed out on the S24U being most content creators phone of the year. Now theyre skipping the + and going for the Ultra models.
@israelsunday4488I've imported several Chinese phones and actually it's pretty easy and they're considerably less expensive
@israelsunday4488I paid 916€ for my Vivo X100 Ultra the year it released, so for me was actually cheaper
Have an ultra 26..works great.
Have u tried the Ultra quad screen setting? Resolution?
More like s25.1 ultra
A "downgrade" mean it's even worth than the 25U, and he is sometime comparing it with the A16...a 200$ phone!
S25.01*
more like s20.6 ultra
@rohanw1989i mean, they did upgrade some things, like the camera, processors (s20 to s25-6 is 5-6 years anyway)
This is my new S series..upgraded from A series. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
4:11 that balkan carpet😭
2:53, the selfie camera's hole is bigger than the S25U.
OH?
Thats one of the things that makes it feel cheaper than the s25
Great video! As a Vivo guy, this made me chuckle quite a bit. 😂
I wonder if this could solve green line issues since the privacy display makes half the pixels turn off, preserving pixel lifespan?
Green line hasn't been an issue for a while since s23
I got one next to my iPhone 17 pro max and the screen quality just seems…not as good. I guess because of that privacy display thing.
11:18 first removing the Bluetooth and now this. Samsung legit hates the s pen for no reason 😭
They said their reworking it
@Thegrazy I think they meant downgrading it then getting rid of it in the next 3 years
@WhatDaHell203no samsung exc said their reworking it
@Thegrazyoh
I suddenly feel pretty good about being locked in a contract on my s25 ultra until 2028!!
S26 ultra is more of a step up for someone that has s21 ultra or gen lower. As for people owning s24 and s25 ultras, just keep 'em for couple of years or so... Hopefully there could be massive improvements for next year's iteration
Logical. Though I upgraded from 24 ultra to 26 and am really enjoying it. Not a giant leap but big enough for me to enjoy it. I upgrade every two years using next up through at&t
My last galaxy was s22 Ultra, went to Red magic for Gaming. But I missed the Samsung OS and the native workflow.
Glad to be back, I do notice the screen is lackluster. But I can accept it being First Gen Tech. 😅
thing is.. the trading credits are very big where some anit even spending over $40 for s26U
only reviewers are complaining about this cause who upgrades yearly
Chances are there might even be downgrades if this RAM shortage keeps up (which it will). Either the prices go through the roof or they start cutting corners. I could even see them bringing back the micro sd card slot because of it. Which would actually be a good thing imo.
Could you do a review for Motorola Signature next? 😅
Finally! Not an ad but honest review where the lad is moaning about something. Thank you!
Yes, if we're being realistic, all the big tech channels basically just tell you to buy everything. Like, it's always an amazing phone. Whether it's a pixel or a Samsung or an Apple, they always tell you to buy it, and they always conveniently have an affiliate link.
They almost never approach the idea of buying an older phone used. They might encourage people to hang onto their current phone if it's only a year old or something occasionally. But they rule out the used market because there's no affiliate benefit for them there.
That's probably the most practical advice if you really care about a consumer's bottom line. If you want a Samsung flagship with an S Pen, buy the S23 Ultra or S24 Ultra and save yourself like 800 or 900 bucks.
There's NOTHING honest about this drama queen video. He's an idiot who knows nothing about this phone. I have mine, and it is simply brilliant. Guys like this fabricate drama for gullible clicks, like you...
I'm still running an S20U and to this day I still feel like samsung hasn't given me a reason to upgrade
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Is So Expensive! With 1TB STORAGE
Get it from your carrier. Like most people do and this year, carriers are carrying 1tb android models.
@DirtCheapFU locked to a carrier is no go for me but props to Samsung flashing normal firmware(country one) erase that lock so you can use the phone without any restrictions
I s 24 ultra was 1499 for the usa unlocked 1 tb with 500 off on a trade in at Best Buy and still have it and works great the s 24 ultra is when samsung actually had innovation 2026 they were apples lapdog wow not good iPhone 26 ultra
@sebysebytz12 here in the uk you can get on any carrier with 0 lock, our old phones like the galaxy s2 and s3 used to be locked but they dont do that anymore
Got mine for $1500, 16GB/1TB. No trade-in.
Same camera sensor, same battery and almost same charging speed for 4-5 years. The joke is over.
They've been getting better inspite of that so it's kinda impressive. They built the phone 5 years ago and have been perfecting it, what's the point of having a phone with 5500mah but it has less endurance than a phone with 5000mah
@KwaziShabangu-v6d500 mah? Another joke. 8-10k possible now.
The phone charges fast enough anyways and more so with 60w now. What more do you need?
@Emrullah_BASER For who?
Alot of countries have this safety regulation that limits capacity to 20wh( 5000mah to 6000mah) an example is the xiaomi 17 ultra having 6000mah instead of the 6800mah other regions receive and is most likely the one reviewers showcase, but due to xiaomis a** optimization the global version loses in endurance to apple and samsung
They literally increased the charging speed and it lasts longer than a Xiaomi 17 ultra. All this proves is most people who complain about the s26 never used it and just complain for clout
11:54 "bossman" is so funny 💀
Insane refresh pull
Bot
@Amirubereats0not everyone you see on the internet is Not bro. 😂 his content is genuinely good.
@HarnaiDigitalof course, his is, you are a bot or a person begging for likes which is honestly more pathetic
Overused comment
@mrparadox-c3z most overused comments are bad but not all
You are not crazy. I see that oversharpening too and it drives me crazy! I hope they can somehow soften the imagine with software but I don't know if it's possible... 😅?
Finally someone talking legit things about display, Samsung was know for display, now they are know for misplay. This feels like bad time for phones in general, aluminum feels so cheap even the new iPhones feels so cheap to a point normal non pro ones feels much better. Also it also feels hardware wise everything is garbage, so much relaying on software, without enough hardware no software would be enough.
I'm glad I got my S25 Ultra at a great price before they start selling out for good. I don't know what the build quality is like on the S26 but I like the strong feel of my current phone. It might be a tad heavier but it's strong. The S26 Ultra should be cheaper to reflect the frame that obviously doesn't cost as much. Titanium frames just make sense on the most expensive model and really started to set them apart from other brands. It doesn't get hot either so the cooling isn't an issue with titanium.
At least the iPhone uses aluminium to its advantage by having a unibody not just a frame.. Samsung are cheaping out big time 😂
You can literally find so many of these videos. Saying the same regurgitated notes. Samsung literally the most hate content of any company. This is just another review someone holding a phone. Taking a picture. Then reading copy pasted notes from other content creators.
@DirtCheapFUHonestly his video was very refreshing.
Apple's downgrade from titanium to aluminum has a good reason. Although, titanium is durable and more premium but Apple fully built the iPhone 17 Pro Max into aluminum body which handles better thermals unlike Samsung just switched back to aluminum frames. Literally copies Apple on the titanium trend, literally a downgrade too because it made no sense. The privacy display feature can replace the downgrade but unfortunately, the S-Pen is still downgraded so that's the 2nd downgrade hahaha. Then the phone selling for $1300 WTF! There's a better phone out there for a good price.
Can you review "older" vivo phones, like the X100 Ultra, it's a pretty good camera phone. Also I love the type of videos where you try to survive with a phone, and maybe it could be an interesting video, a china rom phone with a pretty good camera
I disagree. This phone is great! I've been a user since the S2. Put a case on your phone as you should and enjoy!
its a good phone just a very very very very small upgrade from s25 ultra
The camera bump is so high that lots of cases don't even try to let your phone lie flat anymore
7:38 bro cannot play football to save his life💀
This clip reminding me of my friend who plays exactly like this, just wandling around like a penguin😂
Ps: this is not hate I just think its funny😅
9:35 that literally looks like it could have been taken on my iPhone SE3… lowlight isn’t Samsung’s strong point going off your previous videos
Almost all the phone makers are ahead of Samsung when it comes to photography, Samsung still has motion blur issue, shutter lag and terrible lowlight photography. Other than Samsung shills no one likes photos capptured from Samsung phones.
@chiragpatil3772 Ok, how shaky are your hands? I use an s24U, and the only problem is lowlight photography. If u r gonna spam the shutter button, just use burst mode. And, have u seen their new horizontal lock feature?
agreed nightography is more of iphones thing they js do it sm better
1:43 Okay, but the image still fades out a lot more than with the setting off. It does the job of a privacy screen.
The 0 dislikes come from Samsung shareholders
😂😂
8:35 я так само був здивований. Спочатку постійно забував переступити на 24. А потім спитав у джемінай, як настроїти, і там в налаштуваннях є пункт, зберігати це налаштування. Тепер там постійно 24.
Privacy feature not interesting, I'd rather just get the S25U
I would rather buy the S23 Ultra because the price of this phone dropped significantly in the used market (if i have the money lol)
@db42-999 updates are running out soon, get the 24 series instead
I go outside so it matters to me
@Pazo139buy a privacy screen protector? You aren't special because you go outside.
@Zephrelleprivacy screen protector littarlly ruin the colours and quality by alot your just finding ways to hate on samsung
I have a S22 Ultra but maybe ill just wait until the S27 Ultra comes out and see what else their is since the battery is still the same size....
Twin make a review of a motorola phone
The V70 would be nice
nice pfp
The phone literally looks cheap af compared to my 25 ultra 😂 I will not be "upgrading" to aluminum 😂😂
This is what I’ve been waiting for ❤
That's why I switched from my Galaxy S25. To record or take RAW photography, I needed to download an extension app to utilize. Pass. Back to a phone with only 1 app store. No battling apps to take care of my needs.
3:05 idk man i have both a16 and s25 and i dont notice any difference in displays other than refresh rate and color temperature
Brightness
@KwaziShabangu-v6d i mean assuming theyre both at the same brightness
also before someone says ltpo/adaptive refresh rate: i mean things you can see with your eyes
@dolanD2 is your s25 okay?
It has a brighter screen if on auto brightness and outside or watching hdr content
@KwaziShabangu-v6d i just told you im not counting brightness... I use the a16 indoor only anyway
@dolanD2 Yeah, I mean oled is still oled. Only difference would be ppi but since the s25 is so small the benefits are negated
I am losing track of the numbers at this point. I used to get so excited about phones ages ago
Bro I'm still the note 10 lite and for daily tasks it literally FLIES I'm not joking you don't need to upgrade unless it's broken
You are joking lol
My man I switched from 10+ to Galaxy S 26 Ultra you may think that it flies but trust me it is not flying😢 time to say goodbye
@alexlee3008 his point still stands. You say that due to direct comparison. But tbh, there's nothing fundamentally wrong with his phone. Better than budget devices. So, if you isolate yourswlf from comparisons, you might find out if you really enjoy something or not.
so damn true there my sister has the same device too and quite happy with it as I am with my s 24 ultra samsung has lost it in 2026 I think my toilet has more innovation than the s 26 ultra and takes a lot of abuse and keep flushing lmao 😆😆😆😆samsung 🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽
Samsung is sending it's best agents to come explode your battery now.
I love mine privacy display has its place but depends on user
The privacy display is for crowded places at home you won't have any of that on lol and you can change the screen slresolution too it doesnt come turned up when you turn the phone in its only set to medium settings
ahh you are not verified yet !!!
Yet :)
11:39
ABSOLUTE CINENA moment
xiaomi vivo and oppo out here destroying samsung with their pro and ultra phones
Samsung still ❤❤❤
@seanb. samsung's peak was with the s24u if you're talking about that then i agree
Nah software is not good. Samsung wins on software
@-_YouMayFind_-hyperos is smoother with the new update based on my usage
@-_YouMayFind_-I've had the x300 pro since November and the software is good. I prefer it over oneui. it's obviously not better across the board but overall originOS is good af
The maximum privacy can be set for the apps and notifications of your choice, leaving the screen pristine clear until the maximum display comes on. Then nobody can see what you want to hide. It s perfect for me when I am on the train. I love it. I love my s26 ultra.
A26 Ultra 6:04 😂
Glad I was subscribed to your channel mate ❤🙌🏻
Genuinely a breath of fresh air review I had exact same reaction to the privacy screen is such a stupid feature imo. Glad we keep getting this honest reviews!
It works, and it's native. & It's actually one of the biggest reasons I got it.
I'm on my phone all the time for personal and work & it's nice to be able to have some privacy without having to have a Full time privacy screen protector.
It's not as effective in Low light, looks like a dim screen at the angle.... but any decent lighting and well lit areas and it works as intended. 👍 Full Brightness screen and an arms length away and it's working. 🫰
@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYoursexactly 💯. This is one of the main reasons I also got it. Being able to turn that privacy feature on whenever is the best. Also setting it up for messages popping up on screen.
Bro! Where did you get Skipper wallpaper? I want one.
This is why I love my S24 Ultra. NO COMPROMISES. God-tier design, SPen, and material!!!
LOLOLOLOL!!!!! It's absolutely amazing how stupid most people are. The S24U was worse than the S23U!!!! It was truly the WORST S series phone Samsung made. It's slow, pointy corners and has more problems than any other S series device. So yeah, go ahead and stick to your crappy variant. The ONLY thing the S24U EVER did for me, was give me a $700 discount on the S25U, a MUCH better phone in every single way.
@AquaStevae MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES
Yeah i agree im prob dumb, but as a commerce student i gotta disagree. I love the sharp corners- how the screen fills up, how it cuts into my hands. Wym slow??? Its not given me any problems at all. And also S25 Ultra has a worse design and s pen.
same here you nailed that reply samsung peaked in 2024 and down hill from 2025 ill never give up on my s 24 ultra no way it work solid and battery still strong and didn't pay 1799 for a 1 tb aluminum mine was 1499
@IOU812 I got mine in 2025 cuz its obv the smarter choice considering u actually got MORE from a practical standpoint compared to the S25 Ultra for less money
I think the biggest concern for me is the design. It seems like they are making the Ultra phones more and more like iPhones with rounded designs and incremental updates. I’ve been playing with the s26 ultra but this is the first time I’ve considered returning it because of really not having much of an upgrade to the s25 ultra. I may return and just go back to the s24 ultra because I miss the BT Spen.
omg privacy screen looks unbelievable oh my goodness gotta get one now 😱😱🤯🤯
I agree with you about the screen, it looks like a mid-ranger and the privacy function is limited.
s24U is the goat 🐐
INDEED...they'll likely never match it for years.
Nah, runs way too hot
That was my issue cuz I would have it in my holster on the side and the thing with overheat so bad I had to put it on a light mode download the CPU to throttle it down to two degrees with the thermal control from Samsung thermal Guardian
Bro has the best views to subscriber ratio I've ever seen.
They should of just stuck with titanium if it’s only the frame that’s aluminium, like that’s gonna help heat dissipation 😂
im not to sure on that my co workers iPhone 17 pro max heats up while charging aluminum was just a way to make them cheaper and jack the prices up ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆
@IOU812plenty of videos show that it keeps cooler than previous iPhones. I suppose all phones will get warm depending on the usage
@IOU812 in gaming perf the iphone excels at performance because it has a UNIBODY aluminium body, the s26u just has a crappy aluminium frame thats worse than the old stainless steel design lol
@HyperShadic101your high there you must be a cheap s26 ultra aluminum user 😂lmao
3:11 My Poco X7 Pro has this extra sharpening on the display lol
This review feels like Non-Tech guy just watched other reviewers videos and lets make mine... complaining about the Tech, Yep only One feature is not a Big upgrade but your review explanation feels like "What are saying ?".Bruh waited for this long to take notes from Other reviewers. Atleast take notes properly use the device for sometime then make a proper geniune review Bruh.
I didn't even watch reviews when I made this, this phone was disappointing the second I picked it up. I didn't see a single person complaining about the screen until I started editing the video
Superb video quality, the memes the jokes, you are awesome, I laughed so hard and enjoyed the video so much! Keep it up! Love your content!!! ❤❤❤
Buying Samsung or Apple is a way of saying "im stupid af" Samsung even told everyone 60%!! Of their Phone prices are Marketing costs
QHD is not enabled by default, that's why it looks like that😂
What a stupid feature to make the screen quality horrible
I'm happy with my S25 Ultra 1Tb, which I got recently in Nov 29 2025, with the Samsung deal, paid only 1034 USD, in usa (compared to $1659 normal price).
this guy IS really pissed off cuz they didn't give him a free S26
i wouldnt upgrade to it even if it was free
@Techsnowball hot
I wouldn't want it for free
I'm in the Caribbean, and a privacy screen is one of the most popular items here, so yes for some countries, privacy is a game changer
This video was so incredibly dishonest about the features of this phone. And then claiming that their top comments were paid.
Delete ts nga
The ball made out of snow is back. I know this is going to be peak when I watch it later.
Dude you are not wrong I upgraded from an s25 ultra to s26 ultra and the screen looks pixelated on comparison. They've nerfed the display for their privacy technology.
yup, more people need to talk about this
I'm having a hard time reading text in this display! It's causing headache and dizziness 😔
I love my s26 ultra. I'm not sure what some of you are smoking. The phone is good.
Same! Came from the s23 ultra and this upgrade is massive🎉
Yeah. Me too. Got my 26 ultra few days ago and I got no issue like he said at all.
@johk123some people just want to rag on it for some reason. It gets views when in the title people put stuff like, “Is it that good?” Or “did Samsung make a mistake” or “Is this an upgrade”?
That's because you're a simpleton.
It's for views, didn't even watch the whole video, I know he only focuses on the negatives like the 3x
Vietnam Flashbacks🍺🤠🍕
Great Video! Also I'm glad your a revanced user 😉
I gave up my samsung S26, but wait! I don't even own myself a galaxy S26😓
If you think the screen is bad you just don't have the display settings right. There is no difference unless you use privacy screen and your cutting off pixels
You never mentioned that Android auto doesn't work on the S26 lineup. Out the box Android Auto doesn't work at all. I have followed every guide and troubleshooting option to no avail. I am returning it and swapping for an S25U