Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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

Spec score

4.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S26+ specs

Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)

Spec lead

5.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

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

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 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.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S26+	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onTie
Chip	Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Memory	12GBTie	12GBTie
Storage	256GB, 512GBTie	256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads
Optical zoom	3x	5xLeads
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackLeads
Charging	45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareTie	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie
Weight	190 gLeads	218 g
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updatesTie	7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price	£1,099 UK RRP	$1,299 launch price
Software	Android 16, One UI 8.5	Android 15, One UI 7 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

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

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.

Questions

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

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