Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 10 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy S26 FE. Performance: 73.6 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.7" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 1900 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 385 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 16GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.3GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2535201 | 3892165Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 2535201 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 7704 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 8035 | 11566Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Phone B leads | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Xclipse 950 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 12MP + 8MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Close match | 3x | 3x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy S26 FE across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.7" This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S26 FE may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 195,997 | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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