Galaxy S26 Ultra Earns Spot on TIME's Best Inventions of 2026

Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy S series device adds to its list of accolades

Samsung's Bespoke AI Family Hub™ Refrigerator with AI Vision and Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS) also included on list

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy S26 Ultra has been named to TIME's Best Inventions 2026, marking the fourth time Samsung Galaxy devices have been recognized on the annual list.

Selected by TIME's global network of expert contributors and editors, Best Inventions recognizes the year's most significant new products and ideas, evaluated on factors including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. Two other Samsung products also made this year's list: the Bespoke AI Family Hub™ Refrigerator with AI Vision and the Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS).

Galaxy S26 Ultra offers the most advanced Galaxy S series experience to date with a powerful camera system, premium performance, and intuitive Galaxy AI.¹ It features the world's first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones,² Super Steady video³ with horizontal lock, and tools for creating pro-grade content. Earlier this year, Galaxy S26 Ultra was also recognized as Consumer Reports' top-rated phone.⁴

The Bespoke AI Family Hub™ Refrigerator with AI Vision offers advanced AI-powered food management, a personalized kitchen experience and hands-free convenience. This year's major software update upgraded the refrigerator's AI Vision technology, enabling it to recognize and track a wider range of fresh and processed foods⁵ to make meal planning and grocery shopping easier. Enhanced Now Brief and Voice ID features also deliver personalized calendars, reminders, and recipes, while Auto Open & Close Doors allow users to open and close the refrigerator with a light touch or simple voice command.

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS) sets an industry milestone as the industry's first 6K gaming monitor, marking a significant leap beyond 4K gaming standards. 6K resolution presents exceptional visual clarity and detail, enhancing immersion while providing a larger screen for both gaming and multitasking. Featuring 224PPI and an IPS panel, the monitor ensures sharp detail and visual fidelity across every frame and it delivers ultra-high 6K resolution at up to 165Hz, while Dual Mode enables up to 330Hz at 3K resolution, allowing users to seamlessly balance crystal clear visuals with real-time responsiveness.

Learn more about Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and all the latest ecosystem experiences at Samsung.com.

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¹ Galaxy 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.)
² World's first privacy display on a mobile phone. Must be enabled in settings. Privacy Display feature controls the screen's viewing range to limit peripheral vision. Some changes in image quality may occur outside the viewing range. When activated, some information may still be visible to others depending on the viewing environment, such as angle or brightness. Caution is advised when exposing sensitive information.
³ Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.
⁴ Consumer Reports does not endorse products or services.
⁵ A Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account are required. If a food item is not recognizable, it may be listed as an unknown item. AI Vision cannot identify or list any food items in the freezer. Recognition uses AI models that may be updated periodically to help improve performance. User may need to manually check and adjust the list to ensure its accuracy.

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