A smartphone with a pale blue back and a column of large black camera lenses, shown at an angle beside a thin white stylus.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

by Samsung

Est. $1,199–$1,399, see price history

Typical price range, not a vendor quote. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions Anyone can switch on the phone and start using it, but getting real benefit from tools like TalkBack, Voice Access, or switch scanning takes some setup and practice. A family member can usually do this with the manufacturer's guides and about an hour of effort, so guided setup fits. An occupational therapist or assistive technology specialist can help if someone needs switch scanning or a custom setup.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a mainstream Android smartphone with a long list of accessibility tools built into the phone itself. For vision, it has the TalkBack screen reader, magnification, and color adjustment. For hands-free or limited-movement use, it has Voice Access, Bixby voice control, switch scanning through Universal Switch, and an on-screen Assistant Menu that stands in for hardware buttons and gestures. For hearing, it adds Live Transcribe and Live Caption for text of speech, sound detectors for things like a doorbell or a crying baby, and Bluetooth hearing aid support. The tools are powerful but spread across many settings menus, so someone will need to choose which ones fit and tune them, and a person new to a screen reader or switch scanning will need time to learn them.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
Est. $1,199–$1,399
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Turn on the phone and complete the standard setup, then open Settings and go to Accessibility to see the available tools.
  • With a guide
    1. Turn on the features that fit your needs, such as TalkBack, Voice Access, magnification, color adjustment, or Live Caption, and adjust speed, size, and gestures to suit.
    2. If using switch access, pair or connect a switch and set up Universal Switch scanning. Plan for about 30 to 60 minutes of setup, plus practice time to get comfortable. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Samsung — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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