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Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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SamsungGalaxy S25+SamsungGalaxy S26 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
Resolution3120 × 14403120 × 1440
Sharpness513 pixels per inch498 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 adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.7 inches as a full rectangle, 6.5 inches allowing for the rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Display featuresVision booster; Adaptive colour tone; ProScaler image upscalingBuilt-in Privacy Display; anti-reflective display; Vision booster; ProScaler and mDNIe image processing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUOcta-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nmOcta-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
GPUReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisation–
CoolingLarger vapour chamber with a new thermal interface material (TIM)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, autofocus; Adaptive Pixel sensor200 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; 10-bit HDR recording by default; Log video; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and 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; Audio Eraser; Filters made from your own photosNightography; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock
Battery and charging
Battery4,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 30 hoursUp to 31 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 60 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail4,900 mAh typical, 4,755 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B, 43 h 38 min per charge cycleRated (minimum) capacity 4,855 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); compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/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 Qi); Qi certified at 15 W (Extended Power Profile)Super Fast Wireless Charging (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
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 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
Ultra WidebandYesYes
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)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
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g214 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.9 mm
Height × width158.4 × 75.8 mm163.6 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNoYes
MaterialsArmor Aluminium frame with at least 20% recycled aluminiumArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
ColoursIcyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint; Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold (Samsung.com 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 7 (Android 15)One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2032 (UK)Security updates until 28 February 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Bar and Audio Eraser; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini on the side buttonGalaxy AI, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist and Creative Studio; a choice of agents including Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity

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