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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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SamsungGalaxy S24SamsungGalaxy S26 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024March 2026
Display
Screen size6.2″6.9″
Resolution2340 × 10803120 × 1440
Sharpness416 pixels per inch498 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate; 6.2 inches as a full rectangle, 6.0 inches allowing for the rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Display featuresVision boosterBuilt-in Privacy Display; anti-reflective display; Vision booster; ProScaler and mDNIe image processing
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory8 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)Octa-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
Cooling–Redesigned Vapor Chamber, Samsung's largest yet, with thermal interface material along the sides of the processor
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×5×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus200 MP wide, F1.4
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view50 MP, F1.9
Telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, 3x optical zoom50 MP, F2.9, 5x optical zoom
Second telephoto camera–10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus12 MP, F2.2, autofocus
Zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x3x and 5x optical zoom; 2x and 10x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 100x
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; APV codec; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; Super HDR; Generative Edit; Instant Slow-moNightography; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 31 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 60 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical, 3,880 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class A; up to 25 hours of internet use and 78 hours of audio playbackRated (minimum) capacity 4,855 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter (sold separately) and 3 A USB-C cable; compatible with PDSuper Fast Charging 3.0, up to 75% in around 30 minutes with a 60 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC)Super Fast Wireless Charging (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g214 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.9 mm
Height × width147 × 70.6 mm163.6 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNoYes
MaterialsArmour Aluminium 2.0 frame; One-mass design with a seamless join between the rear cover and side frameArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
ColoursOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow; Jade Green, Sapphire Blue and Sandstone 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 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Ultra Wideband–Yes
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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