Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 6 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy S26. Display: 76.4 vs 88.4.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S26
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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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 409 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy DisplayBetter |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Cores
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cluster Speeds
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 12GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Close match | 4.74GHz | 4.74GHz |
CPU Cores Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 10Better | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 3064672 | 3892165Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 3064672 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 10824 | 11566Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Close match | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
GPU Different | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Close match | 3x | 3x |
Digital Zoom Different | 30x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 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@30fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy S26 across key categories. Battery Capacity: 5000mAh vs 4300mAh This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S26 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 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 176,397 | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | Rs 295,000 | Rs 365,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S26 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 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (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: non-PTA approximately Rs 176,397; PTA Rs 295,000. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA Rs 365,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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