SIM Free Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G 1TB AI Phone - Blue
795/4661£1614.00
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About this product
- This product is supplied without a charging adaptor.
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 10W minimum and 45W maximum.
- This product supports PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
Meet Galaxy S26 Ultra. Featuring our most advanced display yet, dazzling camera innovation, and powerful Galaxy AI, it's here to help simplify your everyday. Your screen is personal by nature. And thanks to Privacy Display, it stays viewable only to you. Backed by the latest Qualcomm chipset built for Galaxy, it can perform deep searches and learn your habits with its Personal Data Engine. Galaxy S26 Ultra defines a new era of Galaxy AI phones – here to anticipate your every need and support you every step of the way. Just tap the Galaxy stars button to try out Galaxy AI's Photo Assist. Galaxy AI runs through every action – saving you time, keeping you connected and streamlining every day. And there's the all new Now Nudge, which gives content-aware suggestions related to you.
AI Display and performance – Dive into another world with Galaxy S26 Ultra's immersive screen. Whether you're battling bosses or binge-watching blockbusters, you don't have to worry if someone's watching over your shoulder. Privacy Display limits the side-angle visibility, so your screen stays comfortably yours. You can even set it to make sure specific content, like notifications are private. It's all customisable.
Galaxy AI – The phone that thinks ahead. Galaxy S26 Ultra promises a unique AI experience with Photo Assist – the ultimate handheld posy-production suite. With just a few taps you can remove objects and distractions, and make sure every upload is a scroll-stopper. And Creative Studio lets you enter prompts to create the perfect look and feel for your photos. With One UI 8.5 and Personal Data Engine, it learns your habits and anticipates your needs before you even think of them.
AI Camera – Pictures, Perfected. Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera is truly next level. Make sure every recording of your favourite artist is worth revisiting time and time again, with Nightogrophy. Capture every backflip in stunning clarity, while removing unwelcome distortion and crowd noise with Audio Eraser. The massive 200MP camera with ProVisual Engine can turn every pic into a pro shot.
Please note: In order to reduce e-waste, the manufacturer has chosen not to include a USB plug in the box. You can use an existing USB plug with the included USB cable or purchase one from our site. Please see the 'Box Contents' section below for more details.
Model number: SM-S948B.
Network:
- Network provider: Sim free.
- 5G network capability.
- Dual SIM phone: supports 2 SIM simultaneously.
- Tri SIM card phone.
- SIM card type: nano SIM and hybrid SIM.
- Dual eSIM support.
Display and Design:
- 6.9 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.
- Toughened glass.
Dimensions:
- Size H163.6, W78.1, D7.9mm.
- Weight 214g.
Camera and Video:
- Front camera 12MP.
- Rear camera 200MP.
- Second rear camera 50MP.
- Third rear camera 50MP.
- Fourth rear camera 10MP.
- LED.
- Video capture in.
Storage:
- Internal memory 1024GB.
Technical specifications:
- 4.7GHz octa core .
- 16GB RAM.
- Operating system: Android 16.
- App store compatibility: Google play store.
Battery:
- 5000mAh battery capacity.
Product features:
- AI built in.
- MP3 and MP4 player.
- Wireless charging.
- This phone features fast charge technology - faster than standard charging, for when time is of the essence.
- Contactless payment - Link up your card to your phone for easy buying.
- Fingerprint scanner - For simple, safe and speedy unlocking and better security.
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth.
- NFC.
- GPS.
Box Contents:
- Device, USB C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card, Ejection pin, S Pen.
Energy efficiency information:
- Energy efficiency class: A.
- Water IP rating: 8.
- Dust IP rating: 6.
General information:
- EAN: 8806097827283.
- 2 year guarantee.
Energy efficiency information:
4.8
704 reviews
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Recommended this product
Customers Say
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is praised for its excellent camera, smooth performance, innovative privacy display, and solid battery life. Some find it an evolutionary upgrade with minor issues like heating and lag.
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Battery life is poor and performance bad
To be honest I think samsung is going backwards,trade in is a joke full off scams
Rijnier, West Yorkshire
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a refined, feature‑packed flagship that doubles down on Samsung’s strengths rather than reinventing the wheel. Its standout upgrade is the Privacy Display, which narrows viewing angles to stop shoulder‑surfing. What’s great: Privacy Display: A first-of-its-kind built‑in privacy filter that works well in real life. Excellent cameras: 200MP main sensor with strong detail and improved low‑light performance. Smoother ergonomics: Softer corners and lighter build make it more comfortable than the S25 Ultra. Top‑tier performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers fast, fluid performance across apps and gaming. S‑Pen included: Still a unique advantage in the flagship space. What’s not so great: Battery life is good, not exceptional — It could be better. No Qi2 magnetic charging, which feels like a miss in 2026. Camera hardware is familiar, with improvements mostly coming from software. Verdict: The S26 Ultra is a polished, powerful Android flagship with meaningful quality‑of‑life upgrades. If you’re coming from an S23 or older, it’s a superb upgrade. If you already own an S25 Ultra, the improvements — while nice — are more evolutionary than revolutionary.
Ian26, Birmingham
Disappointed
Phone always lagging. Needs to be restarted everyday to improve speed but goes back to lagging within an hour. Plenty storage still on phone so not related.
gil101, scotland
Great Phone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m very happy with it. The battery lasts all day even with heavy use. The display is bright and very clear which makes watching videos great. The performance is fast and apps open quickly without lag. The camera takes sharp photos both during the day and at night. It also feels strong and well built. Overall it’s a very good phone and I would recommend it.
null, Romsey
best camera phone SAMSUNG S26 ULTRA
samsung s26 ultra is my best camera phone that I saw a samsung mobile phone.
MohaAli, southampton
Beyond A Flasgship
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the S26 Ultra 1TB, and performance wise it wipes the floor with everything else on the market. It handles multitasking, heavy apps, and constant use effortlessly without slowing down. The camera is what we’ve come to expect from Samsung its genuinely game changing. They somehow improve it every year, and the results are consistently sharp and clear in any condition. The display is bright, vibrant, and Ultra smooth (no pun intended). With the added privacy features, Samsung has clearly pushed display tech forward again and it's exciting to see how far it can go. I chose the 1TB model not just for storage, but for the extra RAM. Running dual SIM means I can manage my business on the go, and it keeps up exactly as expected no matter how much I throw at it. Build quality is exactlywhat you expect top tier in every way it looks and feels exactly how a flagship should feel, premium. There is no real negatives I wanted premium, and that’s exactly what I got. If anything, I would like to see a bigger battery in future models but the battery still effortlessly handles the day. Overall it delivers exactly what a flagship should, and more especially moving from the S22 Ultra the differenceis leaps and bounds.
Austinmac2, Preston
Privacy glass feature
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it a month ago, so far it's performing as expected and good
calman, Minton Keynes
Excellent Device
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had since release date and I am very happy. The device is excellent. Very happy with my purchase. Privacy display is excellent, great innovation from Samsung. Charging is extremely fast which is ideal if you have lazy charging habits.Plug mines in go for a shower, get ready and the phone is good to go and last the rest of the day. Camera is excellent as always.
P2hok
Great phone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the s26 ultra for my wife. I was so impressed with the display that I had to get one for myself. Amazing phone with a fab camera. It's lighter and more aesthetically pleasing than the s24 ultra. Tasks are a doddle for the blazing fast processor. The faster charging (60W) is much appreciated.
AbyK, West Yorkshire
Flagship model done right.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgrading from the an older generation android phone from a different brand to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (1TB) has been a genuinely worthwhile move, and one I’m glad I made. The standout feature for me personally is the ability to search for text within images in the gallery. Running a 3D printing business means I’m constantly taking photos of batch codes, filament labels, and job references. Being able to simply type in a code and have the phone pull up the exact image has been a massive time saver—it’s one of those features you don’t think about until you actually rely on it daily. Beyond that, everything performs exactly as you’d expect from a flagship Samsung device. The screen is stunning, performance is lightning-fast, and the camera system is consistently reliable across a range of conditions. Whether it’s quick snaps for work or more polished shots, it handles it all without fuss. Having the S Pen back is another big win. It’s one of those features you don’t realise how much you miss until it’s gone. From quick notes to more precise interactions, it adds a layer of functionality that genuinely sets the Ultra range apart. Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a refined, productivity-focused powerhouse. It doesn’t just tick boxes—it actually improves day-to-day workflow in meaningful ways. If you’re on the fence about upgrading, especially from another flagship, this one delivers where it counts.
allan139, PAISLEY
Hello Samurai,
I can advise the following for the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G 1TB AI Phone- Violet:
Two physical and two eSIMs but only two are able to be used at a time.
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