Full specs

Price now	£1279
Launch price	£1279
Released	March 2026
Screen	6.9"
Refresh rate	120Hz
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM	12GB
Storage (base)	256GB
Main camera	200MP
Rear cameras	4
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	60W
Weight	214g
5G	Yes
eSIM	Yes
Physical SIM slot	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes
Water resistance	IP68
OS updates promised	7 years

Current price left null: GSMArena tracker shows £764.99 which looks like a marketplace/grey listing; Selectra saw £1,199 at Amazon UK in May 2026. Colours = 4 standard + 2 Samsung.com exclusives.

eSIM and travel

The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports eSIM alongside a normal SIM card, so you can add a travel eSIM and keep your UK number. Find a travel eSIM.

Real cost over 2 years

£1399.00

Buy it outright at £1279, plus Lyca Mobile 30GB SIM-only (£5/month, the cheapest 15GB+ plan we track) for 24 months. That's usually cheaper than a phone contract.

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