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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Seen Alongside iPhone 17 Pro Max as YouTuber Purchases Handset Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Seen Alongside iPhone 17 Pro Max as YouTuber Purchases Handset Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to launch during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 23 February 2026 11:06 IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Seen Alongside iPhone 17 Pro Max as YouTuber Purchases Handset Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will succeed the Galaxy S25 Ultra (pictured)

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature a quad rear camera unit
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might feature a custom Snapdragon chipset
The phone was shown in a white colourway

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be launched by the South Korean tech conglomerate during its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, which is scheduled to take place later this week. The launch event could also see the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, Galaxy Buds 4, and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Previously, various leaked renders of the smartphone have been leaked, giving us a hint at the design changes it might offer. Now, the in-hand images of Galaxy S26 Ultra have surfaced online. The dimensions and design of the upcoming handset were compared with those of other flagship phones. Additionally, the flagship Galaxy S series handset's stylus might not feature Bluetooth functionality.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra In-Hand Images

On X, YouTuber Sahil Karoul claims that he purchased the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead of its launch. Karoul said he paid AED 12,000 (about Rs. 2,96,000) for the smartphone, and posted in-hand images of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, comparing its design and dimensions with those of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Vivo X300 Pro, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Pro vs Samsung S25 Ultra (ignore scratches) pic.twitter.com/fVoBLRnc20
— Sahil Karoul (@KaroulSahil) February 22, 2026

The handset could be slightly larger than Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro. Compared to its predecessor, the handset appears to be similar in dimensions. However, Samsung could launch it with a slightly different design. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra appeared in a white colourway, with a flat rear panel and a metal frame.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is shown to feature a quad rear camera, with three of the lenses placed inside a pill-shaped camera module. It also appeared to be missing the Samsung branding on the back panel. Moreover, the slot for the S Pen stylus on the phone could have been repositioned towards the corner of the frame.

Karoul also claims that the S Pen stylus on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra does not support Bluetooth connectivity features. If this is true, then it would not be the first time. Last year, the Galaxy S25 Ultra launched without the Bluetooth stylus features. Also, it did not retain the click-to-capture functionality in the camera app.

We already know that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could be launched in India and other global markets during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, which is set to take place on February 25 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET (11:30 pm IST) in San Francisco, California. The phone is expected to be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. You can read more about the Galaxy S26 series in our roundup here.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
The boldest redesign since the iPhone X
Bright and stunning display
A19 Pro under the hood guarantees excellent performance
Massive camera upgrade
Video quality gets a much-needed bump
Centre Stage camera at the front changes selfie game on iPhones forever
Improved charging speed

Bad
Aluminium body picks up scratches
Expensive
Heavier than the 16 Pro Max

Read detailed Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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Vivo X300 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid and premium hand feel
IP68 and IP69
Excellent display
Flagship-grade performance
Fantastic camera setup with telephoto extender support
Impressive battery performance

Bad
Phone gets hot while running games
Single 512GB storage
Speakers are not the best in class
Expensive

Read detailed Vivo X300 Pro review

Display 6.78-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 512GB

Battery Capacity 6510mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1260x2800 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision support
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More