Travelling is meant to be a relaxing experience, but from struggles with understanding the language to lengthy research sessions while planning an itinerary, it can sometimes feel like you’ll need another holiday to recover from the first one.
But technology is increasingly smoothing out these hurdles, and Galaxy AI¹ on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a prime example of that, as it includes various tools to make travel less stressful.
These include Live Translate, Adaptive Battery, and more, and we’ll dig into them all below.
TL;DR: With Galaxy AI, the Galaxy S26 Ultra can help you talk to locals and read signs without knowing the language, plan the best sights to see on your trip, and ensure you have the information you need every day, all without fear of it running out of battery.
Galaxy AI can bridge the gap between languages, so you can travel like a local
If you’re reading this then you probably speak English, which means you’re in a privileged position in some ways, as much of the world speaks English as a second or third language. But if you travel widely then you’re still sure to encounter lots of people who don’t speak it at all.
Not to mention there’s also the issue of reading signs, menus, and other things abroad, that are unlikely to have English translations. But the Galaxy S26 Ultra has tools to help with all of that.
How can Galaxy AI help you communicate?
Depending on the type of translation you need, you’ll be able to use different Galaxy AI tools on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. For communicating with people for example, there’s Live Translate, which can automatically translate voice calls and show you a handy transcript.
You can also translate face to face conversations with the Interpreter app, so whether you need to ask for directions or explain about allergies, you’ll be able to clearly communicate with people while you both speak your native languages.
Or if you want to translate some written text, such as on a sign, a menu, or a brochure, you can just point your camera at it and tap to view the text in your native language.
Browsing Assist and Note Assist help you plan the perfect itinerary
The Galaxy S26 Ultra can also help you plan out your trip, from flights and hotels to what you’ll do each day once you get there.
Just ask Galaxy AI to search and make suggestions for you, or use Browsing Assist² to summarise web pages so you can easily digest the key information about a flight or attraction, and use Note Assist³ to paste in ideas from sites and have them summarised and formatted in Samsung Notes.
That way, you don’t have to spend hours reading websites when researching your travel plans, and nor do you have to spend an age formatting your notes into clear, concise points.
Coupled with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s translation tools, you’re not limited to English language websites for your trip research either, so you can actually get ideas and opinions from locals.
All of which will make trip planning smooth, speedy, and stress-free, as well as helping you surface ideas and suggestions you might never have found on your own.
Now Brief and notification highlights help you stay present in the moment
Just because you’re away it doesn’t mean life back home stops, but if you want to be present in the moment and focused on your new locale, then it’s important not to get too distracted by notifications and messages from your everyday life.
That’s where notification highlights on the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in, because it can use AI to summarise and prioritise messages and other notifications, so you don’t have to spend hours glued to your phone, reading them all in full.
How can you ensure you have the travel information you need?
Now Brief is another tool to help you stay present without missing important details, as this will highlight key information for your upcoming day, like your current itinerary and bookings, and local weather reports, so you always have the information you need for your trip without having to go looking for it.
That means no more leaving the hotel in unsuitable clothes for the day’s forecast, or being late for a tour because you forgot it was today.
Battery tech that won’t let you down
Having a phone that can translate text and conversations, help you plan your trip, and tell you what you need to know each day abroad is great, but if you’re going to rely on it then you also need to trust that it won’t run out of battery halfway through the day, and that’s something the Galaxy S26 Ultra addresses too.
It has a high-capacity 5,000mAh⁴ battery paired with a clever Adaptive Battery feature, which learns your usage patterns to intelligently optimise power, so that the phone needs charging less frequently, and you don’t need to experience battery anxiety when you’re relying on maps to navigate a major metropolis, or leaning on Live Translate to communicate.
And when it does come time to charge, the Galaxy S26 Ultra can be juiced up quickly, thanks to Super Fast Charging 3.0, which delivers up to 60W wired charging. That’s enough for up to a 75% charge in just around 30 minutes, so you won’t have to stay in one place for long when you’d rather be out exploring.
So, if you’re ready to take the stress out of travel, head to the Samsung website to find out more.
1. Samsung account login is required for certain AI features. Galaxy AI features are provided for free. Future releases may include additional advanced features that are offered as part of a paid subscription plan. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties. 2. Available to use on Samsung Internet. Requires network connection and Samsung account login. Summarise feature may be limited or unavailable on certain paid websites. Character limit applies. Language pack download may be required. Accuracy of results not guaranteed. 3. Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection. 4. Typical value tested under third party laboratory conditions. Rated minimum capacity of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is 4,855mAh.