Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the choice for maximum performance, connectivity, and charging, while the S25 Ultra suits buyers who prioritize the camera. The S24 Ultra is worth considering only if it costs less: its 5,000,000 :1 contrast ratio exceeds the S25 Ultra’s 3,000,000 :1.
The S26 Ultra leads performance with an AnTuTu score of 3,892,165, ahead of 3,135,223 for the S25 Ultra and 2,340,353 for the S24 Ultra. It also brings Bluetooth 6.0, versus Bluetooth 5.4 on the S25 Ultra and Bluetooth 5.3 on the S24 Ultra. For design, the S26 Ultra is the thinnest at 7.9 mm, compared with 8.2 mm and 8.6 mm.
The S25 Ultra leads for cameras through a more balanced setup: its ultrawide camera is 50 MP, like the S26 Ultra’s, and its 1/3.52″ telephoto sensor is larger than the S26 Ultra’s 1/3.94″ sensor. The S26 Ultra counters with a brighter f/1.4 main aperture versus f/1.7, plus 60W charging instead of 45W and 25W wireless charging instead of 15W on the other two.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the better buy only if it costs less; its 5,000,000 :1 contrast ratio is higher.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better buy for buyers who prioritize 3,892,165 AnTuTu points and 60W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 5,000,000 :1
- against 3,000,000 :1
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, if you care about…
- Charge cycles
- 2,000
- against 1,200
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,892,165
- against 2,340,353 · 3,135,223
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.4
- Fast Charge Power
- 60 W
- against 45 W · 45 W
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W · 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz | 4.47 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,340,353 | 3,135,223 | 3,892,165 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,267 | 3,057 | 3,710 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,085 | 9,846 | 11,284 Best value |
| CPU Description | 8-core CPU: 1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 and 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,983 | 6,687 | 7,744 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Gold, Cyan, Titanium | Silver, Black, White, Grey, Green, Pink | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79 mm | 77.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 162.8 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 218 g | 214 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.5 % | 92.5 % Best value | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W | 60 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 44 h | 55 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 Best value | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.9″ Best value | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,120 px | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 505 ppi Best value | 498 ppi | 500 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Armor, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Stylus Support | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, Stylus Support | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, UWB, Samsung DeX, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.26 W/kg | 1.26 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.62 W/kg Best value | 0.64 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.06 W/kg Best value | 1.25 W/kg | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg Best value | 1.42 W/kg | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,459 € | 1,459 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
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