Samsung's VP Annika Bizon faced tough questions during a Reddit AMA about product strategy. Users questioned why Samsung abandoned compact phones, with one joking they don't want to carry a "bag just for their phone." Bizon acknowledged the "fair point" but explained that larger displays align with consumer preferences for gaming, streaming, and content creation. The Galaxy S26 Ultra measures 6.9 inches, continuing Samsung's trend toward bigger screens.

Bizon addressed Galaxy AI concerns, emphasizing Samsung's approach keeps data in user hands through its KEEP system, maintaining "digital walls between your apps." Samsung insists AI features should feel "effortless" while remaining fully customizable. The executive confirmed users can disable any Galaxy AI functionality they don't want, stressing this is a "completely valid way" of using their phone without performance impacts on non-AI features.

Rumors suggest Samsung may reconsider compact devices, with reports indicating a potential "compact Ultra" could arrive in 2027 as a Galaxy S27 Pro. This device would bridge the gap between Ultra capabilities and smaller form factors, though details remain scarce and it reportedly won't include an S Pen. Samsung has yet to commit to smaller phones, leaving enthusiasts waiting for the company's next move.