Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for…

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

2categories won

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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 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the lead, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 60W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S25 Ultra

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

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.9"	6.9"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	1440 x 3120
Pixel density	498 ppi	498 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nitsWinner	2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	2,750,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	9850Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	200 MP	200 MP
Rear cameras	4	4
Optical zoom	5x	5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 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 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	60 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	218 g	214 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.9 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front & back	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
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 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra
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	$1,299