Galaxy S26 Ultra has been disassembled on YouTube, 24 hours before the release

The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with an aluminum frame and weighs 215 grams. (photo: x @KaroulSahil)

JAKARTA - The flagship leak drama happened again. A YouTuber uploaded a 14-minute unboxing and hands-on video for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, just a day before its official launch.

The video shows a white international unit with a configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, which is said to be produced in Vietnam and aimed at the African market.

The video was uploaded by Sahil Karoul, a figure who in recent days has been actively leaking details of this device, ranging from design, S Pen stylus, Privacy Display feature, to camera photo samples. This time, he brought it all in one package: open the box, turn it on, test the camera, gaming, to benchmarks.

Privacy Display is something cool in Samsung S26 Ultra ... Max setting in Privacy https://t.co/6uekCrNxez

— Sahil Karoul (@KaroulSahil) February 23, 2026

In terms of design, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with an aluminum frame and weighs 215 grams. Previously, a number of leaks mentioned a figure of 214 grams. The one-gram difference is likely just a weighing tool factor. The screen resolution is confirmed at 3120 x 1440 pixels with a refresh rate of 120Hz - a specification that has become the standard of Samsung's premium class in the last few generations.

In the kitchen sector, this device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm's latest chipset positioned for the 2026 flagship segment. A 5,000mAh battery is also said to be present, maintaining the familiar endurance formula in the Ultra line.

The rear camera configuration consists of four sensors. In the video, the camera app displays six zoom focal length modes: 0.6x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, and 10x. For video recording, the rear camera is capable of recording up to 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps - capabilities that are technically in line with the previous generation, the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

A feature that caught quite a bit of attention is Privacy Display, a screen technology demonstrated directly in the video. Although the technical details have not been explained in depth, this feature seems to be designed to limit the viewing angle of the screen so that the content is not easily visible from the side - an approach that is relevant in the era of mobile work and open public spaces.

The S Pen also gets special attention. This line's signature stylus remains the main differentiator compared to other flagships in the Android market. The user interface (UI) is also shown, along with performance tests and gaming sessions that show the device's graphics capabilities.

What's in the box? Minimalist. In the retail package there is only a USB-C to USB-C cable, a SIM ejector tool, and a short manual. There is no charger, no case. This strategy has become a common pattern in the industry, under the guise of efficiency and the environment - although it still sparks debate among consumers.

Interestingly, some of the footage from this video was previously uploaded via the X account of the YouTuber. However, the YouTube version provides a much more complete picture, including direct use experience.

Leaks like this are nothing new in the release cycle of premium smartphones. However, a full unboxing a day before the official launch remains a moment that shakes the company's communication strategy. In today's technology landscape, narrative control often clashes quickly with the culture of instant leaks.

If all the details in this video are accurate, then the Galaxy S26 Ultra seems to be more of an aggressive refinement than a total revolution. A sharp evolution, not a wild leap. In the flagship class, sometimes consistency of performance is more important than a gimmick that went viral a week ago and was forgotten a week later.