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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26

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SamsungGalaxy S24 UltraSamsungGalaxy S26
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024March 2026
Display
Screen size6.8″6.3″
Resolution3120 × 14402340 × 1080
Sharpness505 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.8 inches both as a full rectangle and accounting for rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Brightness detailUp to 2,600 nits peak; 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio; VDE-certified 100% Mobile Color Volume in DCI-P3–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Armor, with up to 75% less reflectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision boosterVision booster; mDNIe image processing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyExynos 2600
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.2 GHz)Deca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)
CoolingVapour chamber 1.9 times larger than the S23 Ultra'sRedesigned Vapor Chamber with tailored thermal interface material; Samsung claims 29% better thermal performance than the Galaxy S25 series
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP10 MP
Optical zoom5×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera200 MP wide, F1.7, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera50 MP, F3.4, 22° field of view, OIS, 5x optical zoom10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom
Second telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus12 MP, F2.2, autofocus
Zoom3x and 5x optical zoom; 2x and 10x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 100x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (UHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Quad Tele System; Nightography; Super HDR; Generative Edit; Instant Slow-moNightography video; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,300 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 30 hoursUp to 30 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; up to 28 hours of internet use (Wi-Fi) and 95 hours of audio playbackRated (minimum) capacity 4,175 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately) and 5 A USB-C cable; compatible with PDUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC)Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight232 g167 g
Thickness8.6 mm7.2 mm
Height × width162.3 × 79 mm149.6 × 71.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYes–
MaterialsTitanium frame (not the volume and side keys), the first on a Galaxy phoneArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
ColoursTitanium Grey, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow; Titanium Blue, Titanium Green and Titanium Orange (online only)Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68, dust-tight and tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 6.1 (Android 14)One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2031 (UK)Security updates until 28 February 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Live Translate, Interpreter, Note Assist, Transcript Assist and Generative Edit; Circle to Search with GoogleGalaxy AI, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist and Creative Studio; a choice of agents including Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesYes
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls); satellite texting and emergency SOS with Verizon in the US
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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