Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price drops to $949.99 on Amazon — 256GB black model, privacy display intact. No Indian pricing or availability confirmed yet. The deal is live as of October 9, 2026, per The Verge’s report at 17:41 UTC, same day this story filed. It’s a $450 cut from the $1,399.99 launch price. That’s the only variant confirmed on sale: black, 256GB, no mention of 512GB or 1TB SKUs in the offer. No trade-in terms, no carrier bundling, no time limit stated. Just a straight retail discount on Amazon US. The S26 Ultra remains Samsung’s sole flagship with the new adjustable privacy display: it can obscure the full screen or selectively hide portions (like notifications or banking apps) from side-angle viewers. It’s not a gimmick layered on top, it’s built into the panel, and The Verge says it doesn’t degrade brightness, color, or touch response. You’ll only notice the dimming effect when looking from beyond ~45 degrees. The S Pen is included, housed in the frame. Camera upgrades are real: dual telephoto lenses (3x and 5x optical), plus that 200MP main sensor. The 6.9-inch AMOLED is slimmer than last year’s S25 Ultra. But still a phone you’ll feel in your pocket. No review scores, battery claims, or real-world photo comparisons appear in the source. Just the price drop, the privacy display’s function, and the hardware highlights. India? Silent. No Rs price, no Flipkart or Reliance Digital listing, no launch date hint. If it follows past S-series patterns, expect a local debut within 4–6 weeks, but that’s pattern, not promise. What happens next: Amazon’s price holds until inventory runs or the deal expires. Samsung hasn’t announced any parallel promotions. And yes. This is the only S26 model with the privacy display. The S26+, S26, and S26 FE don’t have it.