Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
Verified 2026-10-02
A factual specification comparison between the Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy S26
- Status
- Released · 2026-03-11
- Announced
- Announced 2026-02-25
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-01
Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy S26 Ultra
- Status
- Released · 2026-03-06
- Announced
- Announced 2026-02-25
- Verification
- Partially verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-02
Key differences
SpecificationGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Design & Build
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP68 | IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors (differs) | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |
| Resolution (differs) | 2340×1080 pixels (FHD+) | 1440×3120 pixels (~500 ppi) |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Exynos 2600 (global markets); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US, Canada, China) — marketing names | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy |
| Chipset (differs) | Deca-core processor (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) — Exynos/Global variant | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM, 1TB / 16GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | 25W wired (55% in 30 minutes) | 60W wired, 75% in 30 min |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Wide 50MP, ƒ/1.8; Telephoto 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.4; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Periscope Telephoto (5x) 50MP, ƒ/2.9; Ultrawide 50MP, ƒ/1.9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 16 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Design & Build
5 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP68 | IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors (differs) | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Weight (differs) | 167 g | 214 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Build materials (differs) | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, aluminum frame |
Display
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 2600 · same on both | |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | Not recorded |
| Resolution (differs) | 2340×1080 pixels (FHD+) | 1440×3120 pixels (~500 ppi) |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Exynos 2600 (global markets); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US, Canada, China) — marketing names | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy |
| Chipset (differs) | Deca-core processor (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) — Exynos/Global variant | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
Memory & Storage
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM, 1TB / 16GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
3 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | 25W wired (55% in 30 minutes) | 60W wired, 75% in 30 min |
| Video playback | Up to 31 hours of video playback · same on both | |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 4300 | 5000 |
| Wireless charging (differs) | 15W (Qi2 Ready) | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) |
Camera
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Wide 50MP, ƒ/1.8; Telephoto 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.4; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Periscope Telephoto (5x) 50MP, ƒ/2.9; Ultrawide 50MP, ƒ/1.9 |
| Front cameras | Wide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 · same on both | |
Connectivity
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, EHT320, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band |
| NFC | Yes · same on both | |
Software
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch | Android 16, One UI 9 · same on both | |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint · same on both | |
Terms used on this page (8)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
- Qi2 / MagSafe
- Wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment; the quoted wattage is the maximum with a compatible charger.
Sources & verification
Galaxy S26
Verified 2026-10-01- SamsungManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy S26 series unveilingManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy S26Independent technical sourceTier 2
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Verified 2026-10-02- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy S26 series unveilingManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraIndependent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here.