Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-on Video Emerges Ahead of This Weeks’s Galaxy Unpacked Event

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is already in public hands before launch, with a white unit bought in Dubai drawing attention. Tech reviewer and YouTuber Sahil Karoul, known online as @KaroulSahil, purchased the phone from a regular retailer and has started comparing the Samsung flagship with rival premium smartphones.

Sahil Karoul reportedly paid the equivalent of roughly Rs. 2,99,500 for the white Galaxy S26 Ultra, less than a week before the official Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026. The storage capacity of this device is not yet known, and pre-order incentives were apparently not included in the sale. Moreover, this is unlikely to be the original price of the device.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-on Video Leaked

Photo Credit: Sahil Karoul

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-on Comparisons

After completing the initial setup and transferring data from a Galaxy S25 Ultra, Sahil Karoul immediately began on-camera comparisons. The Galaxy S26 Ultra appears alongside the predecessor Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro, giving an early look at how Samsung's new flagship sits within the current premium segment.

The first hands-on images show the white Galaxy S26 Ultra held close to the camera. The Galaxy S25 Ultra used for data transfer looks heavily damaged in these shots, which underlines the contrast between the older device and the fresh retail unit. These visuals offer early insight into the physical changes many buyers are watching closely.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera and Display Details

The new Galaxy S26 Ultra camera bump appears notably thicker than on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, especially when viewed from the side. The camera module seems most bulky at the top edge. This is unexpected because reports suggest the sensor hardware is very similar to the previous model, even though the optics are now noticeably faster.

One specific hardware change is visible in the periscope telephoto camera. Its outline appears to have shifted from a rectangular shape to a round design on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Sahil Karoul has also uploaded an initial hands-on video, which highlights what is likely the most interesting new display feature on Samsung's latest flagship phone.

Early retail sales of the Galaxy S26 Ultra are mentioned in connection with regions such as Dubai, where some stores are already charging high prices. The phone in question was bought at a regular retailer rather than through an official preorder channel, so this unit provides a glimpse of real-world pricing and early availability conditions.