Photos: Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 series with faster charging, new privacy display

Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S26 series, consisting of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, which builds upon the design and features of its predecessor with a focus on refinement rather than radical changes. The new lineup emphasizes smarter AI integration, including context-aware suggestions, multi-object recognition in images, AI-powered call screening, and enhanced on-device privacy controls. A standout feature is the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s hardware-level Privacy Display, which limits side-angle screen visibility to protect sensitive information in public settings. Performance improvements come from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset (with an Exynos 2600 variant in select markets), alongside better thermal management to sustain performance during intensive tasks. Display enhancements include adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and Vision Booster technology across all models, with the Ultra featuring a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. Camera upgrades focus on computational photography and video stabilization, retaining the Ultra’s 200MP primary