The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the best smartphones to buy in 2026. The Privacy Display is genuinely impressive and one of the few true smartphone innovations we have seen in a while. It brings top-notch performance, one of the best camera systems, and AI features that are quite useful. But iFixit just tore one apart, and the results are equal parts impressive and embarrassing for Samsung. Let’s start with the good things. The battery swap on the S26 Ultra is straightforward. Samsung has used a pull-tab adhesive system that comes away cleanly by hand, no tools or heat guns needed. iFixit called it better than Apple’s solution for pure simplicity, and honestly, it is hard to argue with that. The USB-C port is also modular, meaning it can be replaced without disassembling the entire phone. The rear camera assembly is somewhat difficult to access, but it remains reasonably easy to repair. Overall, Samsung earns solid marks for repairability for battery, ports, and cameras.…