SamsungGalaxy S26 Ultra Smartphone with Bluetooth S Pen, 6.9”, Galaxy AI, 5G, SIM Free, Cobalt Violet

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Introductory Offer: save £170

Introductory Offer

This product is available at a special introductory price
Price will increase on the S26 1TB to £1699 on 12.03.2026.
Price will increase on the S26 512GB to £1449 on 12.03.2026

£1,279.00 – £1,529.00

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Colour:
Cobalt Violet
Price
£1,279.00 – £1,529.00
  • 2 year guarantee included
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Product description

Product code: 51900934

Meet Galaxy S26 Ultra. Featuring Samsung’s most advanced display yet, dazzling camera innovation, and powerful Galaxy AI(1), it’s here to help simplify your everyday.

A different level of immersion
Dive into another world with Galaxy S26 Ultra’s immersive screen. The Privacy Display(2) helps keep it visible only to you, even in busy spaces. Whatever you’re viewing, the powerhouse chipset – made exclusively for Galaxy – makes sure it all runs smoothly. And with a long-lasting battery, it’s ready for sessions of any length.

The phone that thinks ahead
Galaxy S26 Ultra has Galaxy AI(1) on hand to help with everything from generative image editing via Photo Assist(3), to personalised reminders based on your interactions, with Now Nudge(4)

Pictures. Perfected
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera is truly next level, with Nightography Video(5) onboard to immortalise every great evening in stunning, cinematic detail. And the 200MP camera can turn every pic into a pro shot, thanks to Galaxy AI(1) and ProVisual Engine.

Smart help, right at your fingertips
Wherever you look on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google is ready to help. Seen a look on your socials that you totally have to have? Use Circle to Search with Google(6) to instantly find the look when you circle an outfit on your screen, without switching apps. Chat with Gemini(7), your personal, proactive, and powerful AI Assistant from Google, there to supercharge your creativity and productivity. Get help with planning, creating, learning and more.


(1) Samsung account login and network connection required. Galaxy AI features are provided for free. Future releases may include additional advanced features that are offered as part of a paid subscription plan. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties
(2) Requires manual activation in settings to function. Privacy Display feature is not AI-powered
(3) Requires network connection and Samsung account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the saved image to indicate it was generated by Galaxy AI. Accuracy of output not guaranteed
(4) Samsung account login and network connection required. Supported apps only. Supports 13 languages from launch (English, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese)
(5) Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions
(6) Compatible with select languages only. Google Account login and network connection required. If Gemini UI or Google apps are in view. Google and Gemini / YouTube / Maps etc are trademarks of Google LLC. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Check responses for accuracy
(7) Compatible with select languages only. Google Account login and network connection required. If Gemini UI or Google apps are in view. Google and Gemini / YouTube / Maps etc are trademarks of Google LLC. Check responses. Setup required. Compatibility and availability vary. 18+


Please note: not all apps are free / apps might be removed from the Play store.

Please be aware: Samsung do not provide a wall (plug) charger with this device.


What is SIM free?
You'll receive an unlocked mobile, so there's no requirement to commit to any network, leaving you free to decide which SIM card / network to use in the device. This gives you the opportunity to find the most suitable plan, whether that's contract or pay-as-you-go, throughout the lifetime of the phone.

Additional information: manufacturers often update their Operating System (OS) software over the course of a device's lifespan – this means that your product might ship with a more advanced OS than specified.

We can help you get set up
Our specialist in-store Partners can help you to get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features.

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Product specification
Accessories included
USB C Data/Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Ejection Pin, S-Pen
Batteries included
Yes
Battery capacity
5000mAh
Bluetooth version
6.0
Brand
Samsung
Built-in flash
Yes
Built-in light
Yes
Camera (front-facing)
12MP, F2.2
Camera (rear-facing)
200MP, F1.4, Wide
Cellular generation
5G
Country of origin
Vietnam
Dimensions
7.9 x 163.6 x 78.1 mm
Graphics card/GPU details
Qualcomm , Adreno
Guarantee
2 year guarantee included
Hdr
HDR10+
IP rating
IP68
Image megapixels
200.00MP
Manufacturer part number (MPN)
SM-S948BZVHEUB
Mobile phone type
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Model name / number
Galaxy S26 Ultra Cobalt Violet 1TB
NFC enabled
Yes
NFC payment enabled
Google Pay enabled, Samsung Pay enabled
Number of screens
1
Operating system
Android
Operating system version
Android 16
Processor
Qualcomm SM8850
Processor speed
4.7
Screen resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels
Screen size measured diagonally
6.90"
Sim card type
Nano-SIM
Touchscreen
Touch Screen Enabled
Weight
214.00 g
Wireless
WiFi 7 - 802.11be Enabled
Zoom (digital)
100.00x
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Free
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Free
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Free
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Evening Delivery within London M25
£9.95
Order before 10am to get same day evening delivery within London M25. Available 7 days a week, delivery between 6 – 11pm on a day of your choice. We’ll text you a 1-hour delivery window on the day. Delivered by 100% electric vehicles.
Next or Named Day Delivery
£7.95
Delivery on the day of your choice, 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week. You'll receive a text on the morning of delivery with a 1-hour delivery window.
Morning Delivery
£10.95
Delivery on the day of your choice, by 11.30am available 7 days a week.

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