Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: 4-month test confirms top Android phone

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins as the most complete Android phone this year after four months of continuous use. It features a customized Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Privacy Display hardware, wider camera apertures, and Horizon Lock video mode. The phone has a 5000 mAh battery, 60W wired charging, and no screen stutter during multitasking or AI processing. At $1300, it offers broad performance and camera capabilities without major upgrades to battery life or charging speed.