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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra clearly higher: 84 against 74 for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want a compact, light flagship with a bright screen and long software support, and who can find it discounted. Main trade-offs are the higher price, unchanged cameras, slow charging and little upgrade over the S25.
Some disagreement · 16 reviews
Suits buyers who want the best Android software, performance and a useful privacy screen, and who can accept a large, heavy phone. Trade-offs include the lack of Qi2 magnets, an aluminium frame, and few upgrades over the S25 Ultra. Several reviewers note the price is…
| Measure | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 74 | 84 |
9 publications have scored both phones. 9 scored the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra higher.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2026 | March 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $899 | $1,300 |
| Launch price (UK) | £879 | £1,279 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €949 | €1,469 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.3″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 167 g | 214 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.