Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
One Galaxy Ultra generation apart: what actually changed.
Design & Dimensions
163.6 mm
78.1 mm
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Thickness: 7.9 mm
Weight: 214 g
162.8 mm
77.6 mm
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Weight: 218 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra  | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Feb 25, 2026 | Jan 2025 |
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,39,999 / ₹1,50,999 / ₹1,59,999 by storage | Not confirmed |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 163.6 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Width | 78.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 218 g |
| Build | No info | No info |
| Ingress Rating | No info | No info |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.89-inch (17.49 cm) | 6.86-inch (17.42 cm) |
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) | 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | No info | No info |
| Protection | No info | No info |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Octa-core (4.74 GHz + 3.6 GHz) | Octa-core (4.47 GHz + 3.5 GHz) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | No info | No info |
| AI Engine | No info | No info |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Main OIS | Supported | Supported |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 120° | Not published by Samsung |
| Telephoto | 50MP F2.9 (5x) + 10MP F2.4 (3x) | 50MP F3.4 (5x) + 10MP F2.4 (3x) |
| Zoom | 3x and 5x optical, 2x/10x optical-quality, 100x digital | 3x and 5x optical, 2x/10x optical-quality, 100x digital |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Autofocus | Supported | Supported |
| Video | 8K at 30fps, slow motion 240fps FHD, 120fps UHD | 8K at 30fps, slow motion 240fps FHD, 120fps UHD |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Rated Capacity | 4,855 mAh | Not published by Samsung |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 31 h | Up to 31 h |
| Charging | No info | No info |
Variants & Launch Pricing | ||
| Storage Variants | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| India: 256 GB | ₹1,39,999 | Not published by Samsung |
| India: 512 GB | ₹1,50,999 | Not published by Samsung |
| India: 1 TB | ₹1,59,999 | Not published by Samsung |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| 5G | Sub-6 FDD and TDD | Sub-6 FDD and TDD |
| Dual SIM | Supported | Supported |
| eSIM | Supported | Supported |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 6GHz, EHT320, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 6GHz, EHT320, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| UWB | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Notable Features | S Pen, DeX, stereo speakers | S Pen, DeX, stereo speakers |
| Software Support | Security updates to 28 Feb 2033 | Security updates to 31 Jan 2032 |