Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Our take
The S26 is 6.3 inches and 167 g. The Ultra is 6.9 inches and 214 g, with four rear cameras, an S Pen and one of the best screens on any Android phone. The S26 still has a real 3x zoom lens, which covers everyday zoom shots. The Ultra pulls ahead for anything further away.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26
If you want something that fits your hand and pocket, costs less and still has real zoom. Battery life and charging speed are where you compromise.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
For people who'd otherwise carry a separate camera. The 5x zoom lens and the 200 MP sensor go well beyond the S26, and the S Pen turns it into a notepad.
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price | No shop here yet | No shop here yet |
| Screen | 6.3" · LTPO AMOLED · 120 Hz | 6.9" · LTPO AMOLED · 120 Hz |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in US/Canada/China) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 60 W |
| Cameras | 50 MP main · 12 MP ultrawide · 10 MP 3x tele | 200 MP main · 50 MP ultrawide · 10 MP 3x tele · 50 MP 5x periscope |
| Weight | 167 g | 214 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Updates | 7 years | 7 years |