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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SamsungGalaxy S26
Fully verifiedSmartphoneReleased · 2026-03-11Announced 2026-02-25
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SamsungGalaxy S26 Ultra
Partially verifiedSmartphoneReleased · 2026-03-06Announced 2026-02-25
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| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |
| Chipset model name | Exynos 2600 (global markets); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US, Canada, China) — marketing names | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy |
| Wired charging | 25W wired (55% in 30 minutes) | 60W wired, 75% in 30 min |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Resolution | 2340×1080 pixels (FHD+) | 1440×3120 pixels (~500 ppi) |
| Chipset | Deca-core processor (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) — Exynos/Global variant | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| Battery capacity | 4300 | 5000 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, EHT320, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band |
Facts shown above are the specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and those values differ — not an indication that either device is better. Showing 10 of 14 differing facts, spread across categories — see the full specification table below for the rest.
Configurations
Galaxy S26
- 256GB / 12GB RAM
- 512GB / 12GB RAM
Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 256GB / 12GB RAM
- 512GB / 12GB RAM
- 1024GB / 16GB RAM
Cameras
Galaxy S26
- Rear · Wide: 50MP, ƒ/1.8
- Rear · Telephoto: 10MP, ƒ/2.4
- Rear · Ultrawide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2
- Front · Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2
Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Rear · Wide: 200MP, ƒ/1.4
- Rear · Telephoto (3x): 10MP, ƒ/2.4
- Rear · Periscope Telephoto (5x): 50MP, ƒ/2.9
- Rear · Ultrawide: 50MP, ƒ/1.9
- Front · Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2
Specifications
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Weight | 167 g | 214 g |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Build materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, aluminum frame |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 2600 | 2600 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Resolution | 2340×1080 pixels (FHD+) | 1440×3120 pixels (~500 ppi) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset model name | Exynos 2600 (global markets); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US, Canada, China) — marketing names | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy |
| Chipset | Deca-core processor (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) — Exynos/Global variant | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25W wired (55% in 30 minutes) | 60W wired, 75% in 30 min |
| Video playback | Up to 31 hours of video playback | Up to 31 hours of video playback |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4300 | 5000 |
| Wireless charging | 15W (Qi2 Ready) | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, EHT320, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Operating system at launch | Android 16, One UI 9 | Android 16, One UI 9 |
| Security & Sensors | ||
| Biometric authentication | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint |
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.