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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26

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SamsungGalaxy S25 UltraSamsungGalaxy S26
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.9″6.3″
Resolution3120 × 14402340 × 1080
Sharpness498 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 adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.9 inches as a full rectangle, 6.8 inches allowing for the rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2 (glass-ceramic with an anti-reflective surface treatment)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision booster; Adaptive colour tone; ProScaler image upscalingVision booster; mDNIe image processing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2600
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nmDeca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)
GPUReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisation–
CoolingLarger vapour chamber with a new thermal interface material (TIM)Redesigned 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 camera50 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP10 MP
Optical zoom5×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera200 MP wide, F1.7, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus; Adaptive Pixel sensor50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera50 MP, F1.9, 120° field of view; macro shots12 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); Space Zoom up to 100x digital3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
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; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; Audio Eraser; Expert RAW; Filters made from your own photosNightography video; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,300 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hoursUp to 30 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B, 44 h 54 min per charge cycleRated (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); compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/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 Qi); Qi certified at 15 W (Extended Power Profile)Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (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 5.4
Ultra WidebandYes–
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
Weight218 g167 g
Thickness8.2 mm7.2 mm
Height × width162.8 × 77.6 mm149.6 × 71.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYes–
MaterialsTitanium frame (not the volume and side keys)Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
ColoursTitanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Grey, Titanium Whitesilver; Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen and Titanium 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 (finger or S Pen); 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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