Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
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VerizonBuilt-in Storage
256GBColor
Cobalt Violet
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Specifications
- Screen Size6.9 inchesRear-Facing Camera200 megapixelsBuilt-in Storage256 gigabytesProcessor ModelSnapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyPhone Memory (RAM)12 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 6.9 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Rear-Facing Camera: 200 megapixels
- Built-in Storage: 256 gigabytes
- Processor Model: Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Phone Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) temporarily stores data so that it can be accessed quickly. The size of the RAM determines how efficiently the phone can handle large amounts of information at once, such as switching between several open apps.)
- General
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: SM-S948UZVAVZW
- Product Name: Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB
- Color: Cobalt Violet
- Series: Samsung Galaxy S26 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2026
- Display
- Screen Size: 6.9 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3120 x 1440 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: OLED
- Screen Type: AMOLED
- Screen Material: Glass
- Foldable Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 2600 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: Front, Rear, Ultrawide, Telephoto 1, Telephoto 2
- Front-Facing Camera: 12 megapixels
- Rear-Facing Camera: 200 megapixels
- Telephoto Camera 1: 50 megapixels
- Telephoto Camera 2: 10 megapixels
- Ultrawide Camera: 50 megapixels
- Video Recording Resolution(s) and Frame Rate(s): Up to 8K at 30fps (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, and the frame rate used to capture the video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen. The faster the frame rate the smoother the playback for higher motion activities like sports.)
- Optical Zoom: 3x, 5x (The optical zoom uses a combination of lenses that magnify the image prior to it being registered at high resolution by the imaging sensor.)
- Digital Zoom: 100x (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Network
- Carrier: Verizon
- Network Connectivity: 5G (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Unlocked: false (Can be used with any carrier, typically by exchanging the phone's SIM card with another one compatible for the intended area of service. Can be used with a new or existing cellular service plan.)
- Mobile Hotspot Capability: true (A hotspot-enabled device is able to connect wirelessly to a cellular network and share the connection via Wi-Fi with nearby compatible devices.)
- 5G Band: True
- 4G LTE Band: True
- Connectivity
- Headphone Jack: false (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Power
- Battery Capacity: 5000 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Wireless Charging: true
- Wireless Charging Standard: Qi
- Fast Charging Capability: Wired, Wireless
- Fast Charging Technology: Adaptive Fast Charging (Quick charge technologies typically use higher voltages and/or charging interfaces to fill a device's battery capacity faster than standard charging speeds.)
- Wired Charging Wattage: 60 watts
- Wireless Charging Wattage: 25 watts
- Device Power Sharing: Wireless
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Compatibility
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Bixby, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Arlo, SmartThings, Nest, Ring, Wink, Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- SIM Card Size: Nano SIM
- SIM Card Slots: Single SIM
- Stylus Dock: Non-charging
- Stylus Included: true
- Features
- Model Family: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Usage Time(s): Full day (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall effect sensor, Proximity sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GLONASS, GPS, BeiDou (BDS), Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Google Pay, Samsung Pay
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance: 5 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: IP68 (A 4 to 6 character code classifying a product's degree of protection against intrusion of solid particles and liquids as well as impact. Each number in the IP Code denotes a level of protection, determined through testing and published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The first digit represents the degree of protection against solid foreign objects or particles and the second digit represents the degree of protection against water ingress.)
- Security Features: Facial recognition, Fingerprint reader
- Built-in Storage: 256 gigabytes
- AI
- AI Processing: Cloud-based (Artificial Intelligence (AI) processing can be performed in the cloud or on the device itself. Cloud-based processing can allow for higher processing performance but may entail higher data usage and involve information sharing. On-device processing allows for more privacy and security but may limit processing performance.)
- AI Photo/Video Capture Features: Brightness adjustment, Depth adjustment, Facial expression, Facial recognition (Artificial Intelligence (AI) can automatically adjust various elements to optimize your shot before and while it’s being taken.)
- AI Photo/Video Editing Features: Adjust background, Adjust image, Adjust objects, Remove objects, Reposition objects, Resize objects (Artificial Intelligence (AI) can allow you to edit photos and videos to give you an optimal or customized shot.)
- AI Document and Search Features: Audio file summary, Document summary, Personalized voice search, Transcription, Mail reply suggestion (Artificial Intelligence (AI) can allow you to more efficiently search and retrieve documents as well as assist with personalized content.)
- AI Translation: Language translation, Speech recognition, Speech-to-text, Text-to-speech (Artificial Intelligence (AI) can automatically translate some speech and text functions to allow for conversations with others even if you don’t speak the same language.)
- Performance
- Operating System: Android 16 (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Processor Brand: Snapdragon
- Processor Model: Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Speed: 4.74 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. Also referred to as clock speed, this is how quickly the central processing unit (CPU) can receive and interpret instructions. The higher the number, the more operations per second that can be completed. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run.)
- Phone Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) temporarily stores data so that it can be accessed quickly. The size of the RAM determines how efficiently the phone can handle large amounts of information at once, such as switching between several open apps.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.07 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 7.5 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 198957247569
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Whats Included
- Quick Start Guide
- Phone
- Charging Cable
- Sim Pin
Disclaimers
- ¹Auto suggestion should be enabled.
- ²Requires Samsung account login and internet connection. Editing with Photo Assist results in a resized photo up to12MP.
- ³Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Any Samsung enhanced AI features and all third-party AI features are subject to different terms and may be subject to fees. (Galaxy AI basic features are listed under "Advanced intelligence" in Samsung Services Terms and Conditions.)
- ⁴Requires an internet connection / Samsung account login. Edited images may be resized and will have visible AI watermark. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
- ⁵For location information, location permission should be allowed.
- ⁷As compared to S25 Series
- ⁸Products sold separately.
- ⁹Requires a compatible NFC card from a participating bank.
- ¹⁰Specific requirements and limitations apply to each Samsung Wallet feature.
Q: Does this phone work with Amazon Alexa?
A: Yes, this phone works with Amazon Alexa.
Q: What is the refresh rate of the screen on this phone?
A: The screen refresh rate of this phone is 120Hz.
Q: Does this phone support wireless charging?
A: Yes, this phone supports wireless charging.
Q: Does this phone have facial recognition?
A: Yes, this phone has facial recognition.
Q: What kind of SIM card does this phone use?
A: This phone uses a Nano SIM card.
Q: What is the refresh rate of the phone's screen?
A: The refresh rate is 120Hz.
Q: Can I charge this phone wirelessly?
A: Yes, this phone supports wireless charging.
Q: What operating system does this phone use?
A: This phone uses the Android 16 operating system.
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