Unplugged UP Phone UP01 Privacy Gray 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
What Buyers Say
Unplugged UP Phone UP01 Privacy Gray 256GB
The UP Phone is praised for its strong privacy features like the real-time firewall, data-shredding kill switch, and removable storage, giving users peace of mind. Most reviewers found the setup easy and the customer support helpful. However, a critical review calls it overpriced hardware paired with a locked-down, outdated OS and questions the manufacturer's trustworthiness. Overall, the phone appeals strongly to privacy-conscious users but divides opinion on value and openness.
Pros
- Strong privacy and security features
- Real-time firewall blocking trackers
- Easy setup process
- Responsive and helpful customer support
- Expandable storage via SD card
Cons
- Overpriced for the hardware specs
- Outdated and locked-down operating system
- Requires account for basic functions
- Manufacturer trustworthiness questioned
- No alternative OS support currently
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its blazing-fast performance, stunning display, and exceptional camera system, especially in low light and zoom. Battery life is consistently described as excellent, lasting a full day or more, and the 512GB storage option is a major plus. While some note the phone is large, the overall sentiment is that it is a premium, worthwhile upgrade, particularly for those coming from older models like the S23 Ultra.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Stunning display with smooth refresh rate
- Exceptional camera with great zoom and night mode
- Excellent battery life lasting all day or more
- Ample 512GB storage
Cons
- Large size may be uncomfortable for some
- No white color option at pre-order
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| Unplugged UP Phone UP01 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Dimensity 1200 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Dimensity 1200 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 3.00 | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 4x★ | 3x, 5x |
| Video | 90 fps @ 12 MP, 30 fps @ 12 MP, 360 fps @ HD, 240 fps @ FHD | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 33W | 60W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge, Power Delivery 3.0 | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP53 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Unplugged UP Phone UP01 Privacy Gray 256GB
- Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong camera (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (67th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.