S26 Ultra Love-Hate Relationship 😅
I’ve been a long-term iPhone user. After my iPhone 16 Pro Max was stolen, I switched to the Nothing Phone 3a. After using Android for a while, I didn’t really like the iPhone 17 either, so I decided to upgrade to a flagship.
My first choice was the OnePlus 15 Pro, but I had doubts about OnePlus and Google Pixel. I got my girlfriend a Pixel, and honestly, the stock Android experience felt pretty underwhelming to me.
So, the obvious choice was the S26 Ultra.
I searched my entire city for the Silver Shadow color, but no shop had it. It had apparently been unavailable for almost a month. 😭
When I finally got the phone, I loved it. But after using it for a while, I started noticing little things that bothered me.
I have dry hands, so the fingerprint sensor can be a struggle. There’s no native App Lock, I wish Samsung had a better Dynamic Island-style live notification system, and even the screenshot experience isn’t quite what I expected.
None of these are deal-breakers, but when you use your phone every day, the little things add up. I’ve slowly developed a bit of a love-hate relationship with the S26 Ultra.
Now with One UI 9.5 supposedly coming next year, I’m curious:
What features do you guys want Samsung to add or improve?
Drop your expectations in the comments. Let’s discuss! 👇