Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Exynos 2500, 200MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…

Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE

$699

3categories won

8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 FE if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size	6.9"	6.7"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	385 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nitsWinner	1900 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Exynos 2500
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	2,750,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	9850Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,900 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
Weight	218 g	193 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.4 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front & back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
Operating system	Android 15	Android 17
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$699Winner