Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Win2 RT
Battery capacity (12,070 mAh)
WinsCharging
Win2 RT
Wired charging speed (90W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,892,165 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Total weight (214g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Win2 RT | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.89" | 6.9" | |
| 1,272 × 2,800 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 185Hz | 120Hz | |
| 6,000 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Dual | Quad | |
| — | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity (ultrasound) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| — | 3,892,165 | |
| — | 11,566 | |
| — | 7,744 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 12,070 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 90W | 60W | |
| No | 25W | |
Build | ||
| — | 214g | |
| — | 7.9mm | |
| — | Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.