Samsung fans don’t have to wait until the next Unpacked event to get a glimpse of the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
YouTuber Sahil Karoul recently shared the first real-world photos of the upcoming flagship, showing off its sleek new white color and one of the device’s most talked-about features: the Privacy Display.
Hands-on leak: White S26 Ultra looks pristine
Karoul posted images of the Galaxy S26 Ultra on X, highlighting the phone’s clean, polished white finish. Rumors suggested Samsung might switch from a titanium frame back to aluminum, but early impressions indicate the device still feels premium in hand—matching the luxurious feel of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Side-by-side comparisons with the iPhone 17 Pro, OnePlus 15, and Vivo X300 Pro show that the S26 Ultra stands out for its understated elegance and modern design. Fans who worried about build quality can breathe easy: Samsung appears to have retained the flagship-level feel.
Privacy Display in action
The most exciting part of Karoul’s leak is the short video demoing the Privacy Display feature. For years, users who wanted to protect sensitive information relied on matte screen protectors, which often dulled the display. The Galaxy S26 Ultra does it natively.
Here’s what makes it special:
- Side-angle protection: Anyone looking from the side or behind sees a blacked-out screen.
- Direct-view clarity: The main user sees a bright, crisp display with full color accuracy.
- No accessories needed: Third-party privacy solutions become unnecessary.
This feature isn’t coming to older models. The S26 series uses the OLED M14 screen technology, which enables this angle-specific blackout. Older S25 models use the M13 panels, which don’t support the hardware required for this feature.
The combination of a refined white design and hardware-backed privacy features could make the Galaxy S26 Ultra one of the most desirable smartphones of the year.
As Samsung gears up for the Unpacked event, leaks like these ensure we already have a pretty good idea of what’s coming. From design to cutting-edge display tech, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be a serious contender in 2026’s premium smartphone lineup.
