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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: First Look, Privacy Display, Redesigned Bixby, and PricingThis video provides a first look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, highlighting its design changes, new privacy display feature, redesigned Bixby, and pricing information. Key updates include a wider selfie camera, exclusive privacy display tech, a revamped Bixby powered by Perplexity, and confirmation that pricing will remain the same as the previous year's models.
1. 📱 Galaxy S26 Ultra: Design Updates and New Features
- ✅ Official first look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra reveals design changes.
- ⚠️ The punch-hole camera is noticeably larger due to a wider selfie camera with an increased field of view (80° to 85°).
- ✅ Bezels appear slightly thinner, and corners are more rounded.
- ✅ Frame edges are softened for a more comfortable grip.
- ✅ Available in silver, purple, and black.
00:00 - 01:27
1. 📱 Galaxy S26 Ultra: Design Updates and New Features
- ✅ Official first look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra reveals design changes.
- ⚠️ The punch-hole camera is noticeably larger due to a wider selfie camera with an increased field of view (80° to 85°).
- ✅ Bezels appear slightly thinner, and corners are more rounded.
- ✅ Frame edges are softened for a more comfortable grip.
- ✅ Available in silver, purple, and black.
01:28 - 02:23
2. 🔒 Exclusive Privacy Display Technology on the S26 Ultra
- ✅ The S26 Ultra features a new privacy display that dims significantly when viewed from an angle.
- ✅ This feature can be toggled in settings or quick settings, with options for automatic activation.
- ⚠️ The privacy display relies on a new Flex Magic OLED panel and is exclusive to the S26 Ultra.
- ✅ The S26 Ultra will be the only smartphone with this privacy display tech.
02:24 - 03:24
3. 🤖 Redesigned Bixby: UI, Functionality, and Partnership with Perplexity
- ✅ Bixby is completely revamped in terms of UI and functionality.
- ✅ Samsung is partnering with Perplexity to power Bixby's search and information retrieval.
- ✅ Visually, it resembles Chat GPT and Gemini with a text box, hamburger menu, and new chat button.
- ⚠️ Bixby currently lacks the ability to see your screen or access your camera feed, unlike Gemini.
- 🗣️ Voice still sounds robotic.
03:25 - 04:12
4. 🆚 Bixby vs. Gemini/ChatGPT: System Integration and Future Potential
- ✅ Gemini and ChatGPT are currently more advanced, but Bixby has potential due to system-level integration.
- ✅ Bixby can answer system-specific questions (e.g., battery protection status) that Gemini cannot.
- ✅ Gemini will still be available on the S26 Ultra, providing users with more options.
04:13 - 05:03
5. 💰 S26 Lineup Pricing and Launch Date
- ✅ Samsung will absorb increased component costs, keeping prices the same as last year.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| S26 | $800 |
| S26 Plus | $1,000 |
| S26 Ultra | $1,300 |
- ✅ The S26 lineup is expected to be unveiled on February 25th in San Francisco.
- ✅ The phones should hit stores a couple of weeks later in March.