Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra during the Galaxy Unpacked event in February 2026. The phone has a similar look to the S25 Ultra, but it has a number of hardware and design improvements. The changes focus on charging speed, display privacy, and overall performance. So we have compared both devices to understand which one is the better purchase option.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Display
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Processor
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
Rear camera(s)
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Has four rear cameras: a 200-megapixel wide-angle primary sensor (f/1.4, optical image stabilisation), a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (f/2.9, 5x optical zoom), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens (f/1.9), and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (f/2.4, 3x optical zoom).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: For the photos and videos, the Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a quad-camera module having a 200MP with OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation, a 50MP 120-degree Ultra Wide sensor, a 10MP Telephoto lens (3x Optical Zoom, OIS F2.4, FOV 36˚) and a 50MP Periscope lens (5x Optical Zoom, OIS F3.4, FOV 22˚).
Selfie camera
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 12-megapixel wide-angle selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 12MP front camera
RAM and storage
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage/12GB RAM with 512GB storage/ 16GB RAM with 1TB storage
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 12GB RAM with 1TB storage/12GB RAM with 512GB storage/12GB RAM with 256GB storage
Also Read: Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
Battery
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5,000mAh battery
Operating system
Galaxy S26 Ultra: OneUI 8.5, which is based on Android 16
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: One UI 7 interface on top of Android 15
Price
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rs 1,39,999
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Rs 1,29,999
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Series launched in India: Pricing, pre-order and availability
Our Take
If you want more advanced features, you should choose the S26 Ultra over the S25 Ultra. If you want value, you should choose the S25 Ultra. The S26 Ultra is especially useful for those who are upgrading from previous versions like the S22 or S23 Ultra since it has many new features. It adds a new privacy display that narrows the viewing angle, which is great for those who are worried about privacy when commuting or at work. The S26 Ultra also offers quicker charging at 60W, which means it can charge 75% in only 30 minutes. It also does better in low-light photography since it has a wider f/1.4 aperture. The S26 Ultra costs more than the S25 Ultra, which is already on sale, but it is for those who are prepared to pay more for the latest technologies.
