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

5.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec score

4.5 / 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, and battery.

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	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 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	4,900 mAh
Charging	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie	45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareTie
Weight	218 g	190 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	£1,099 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 6.0

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, and battery.

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, and battery.