Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

5.9 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec score

4.1 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S26 specs

Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra	Samsung Galaxy S26
Display	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onTie	6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads
Memory	12GBTie	12GBTie
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie	256GB, 512GBTie
Camera hardware	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Optical zoom	5xLeads	3x
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackLeads	4,300 mAh
Charging	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads	25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
Weight	218 g	167 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updatesTie	7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price	$1,299 launch price	£879 UK RRP
Software	Android 15, One UI 7 at launch	Android 16, One UI 8.5
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip and weight.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.