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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Spec score

3.2 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec lead

6.8 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, charging, and weight.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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.
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Display6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onTie6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyLeads
Memory12GBTie12GB (16GB with 1TB)Tie
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideTie200MP f/1.4 main, 50MP 5x optical (10x optical-quality), 10MP 3x optical, 50MP f/1.9 ultrawideTie
Optical zoom5xTie5xTie
Front camera12MP12MP
Battery5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackTie5,000 mAhTie
Charging45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare60W, about 75% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads
Weight218 g214 gLeads
Water resistanceIP68TieIP68Tie
Software support7 years of OS and security updatesTie7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price$1,299 launch price£1,279 UK RRP
SoftwareAndroid 15, One UI 7 at launchAndroid 16, One UI 8.5
BiometricsUltrasonic fingerprintUltrasonic fingerprint
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4USB-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.

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

Questions

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, charging, and weight.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: which has the better battery?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tie on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,000 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: which has the better camera?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tie on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: 200MP f/1.4 main, 50MP 5x optical (10x optical-quality), 10MP 3x optical, 50MP f/1.9 ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.

What did Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cost at launch?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: $1,299 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: £1,279 UK RRP.

Sources

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026

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