Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Samsung Exynos 2600 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite…

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

11categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S26, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the lead, while the Galaxy S26 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 Ultra

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

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26

Galaxy S26 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Samsung Exynos 2600 and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26

Galaxy S26 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $790 vs $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 S26 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.3"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	409 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nitsWinner	2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Samsung Exynos 2600	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	2 nmWinner	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,064,672Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10824Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	3x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
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 S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	4,300 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	60 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	167 gWinner	214 g
Thickness	7.2 mmWinner	7.9 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	Android 16	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 S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$790Winner	$1,299