Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
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| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Announced | 2026, February 25 | 2026, February 25 |
| Released | 2026, March 06 | 2026, March 06 |
| Availability | Available | February 25, 2026 |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm(6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm(6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 214 g (7.55 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) Best |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum 2)Stylus Feature:Passive EMR input only (No Bluetooth / Air Actions) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum 2) |
| Stylus | Yes, S Pen (built in, no Bluetooth/Air Actions) | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INTNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USANano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Protection / IP Rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Armor Aluminum 2 | Armor Aluminum 2IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Display Size | 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) Best | 6.7 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio |
| Pixel Density | ~500 ppi | ~516 ppi Best |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2DX anti-reflective coatingPrivacy Display | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Update Support | Upgradable to Android 17; up to 7 major OS updates | Upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates |
| User Interface | One UI 8.5, upgradable to One UI 8.5 | One UI 8.5, upgradable to One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
| RAM Options | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage Options | 256GB / 12GB RAM512GB / 12GB RAM1TB / 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM512GB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.X | UFS 4.X |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Cameras | Quad camera | Triple camera |
| Modules | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video Best | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Cameras | Single camera | Single camera |
| Modules | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Codec | High-bitrate audio support | High-bitrate audio support |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Fingerprint | Yes, (under display, ultrasonic) | Yes, under display, ultrasonic |
| Face Unlock | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh Best | 4900 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min Best | 45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min |
| Wireless Charging | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) Best | 20W wireless (Qi2.2) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Models | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) Best | 1.15 W/kg (head)1.17 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body) | 0.78 W/kg (head)1.22 W/kg (body) Best |
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