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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is down to $950 after Prime Day

Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in black with 256GB of storage discounted to $949.99, a healthy discount from its usual price of $1,399.99. This phone’s standout feature is the adjustable privacy display, which can hide your entire screen, or just portions of it, from onlookers and strangers. It doesn’t meaningfully hurt the screen’s […]

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is down to $950 after Prime Day

After Prime Day, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been reduced to $950 on Amazon for a black model with 256GB of storage. This smartphone stands out due to its adjustable privacy display, which can conceal the entire screen or just parts of it from onlookers. While this feature doesn't significantly impact the screen's performance, it becomes evident when viewed from extreme angles. The device also comes with a built-in stylus for writing or drawing.

Featuring a 6.9-inch S26 Ultra screen, this Samsung phone is the sole model in the series boasting the innovative privacy display. It also includes the S Pen and enhances the camera hardware, introducing dual telephoto lenses along with a 200-megapixel main sensor. Reviewers have commended the S26 Ultra for its substantial improvement in photo quality, especially in low light scenarios.

Beyond the privacy display, the S26 Ultra is considered an impressive flagship phone for mobile enthusiasts. The upgraded camera hardware noticeably improves image quality, particularly in low lighting conditions. Despite its large size, with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, the phone is slimmer and more comfortable than its predecessor, the S25 Ultra.

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