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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the pick for photography, performance, and storage: it combines a 200 MP main camera, 1 TB, and 16 GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus suits buyers who value lower weight and more efficient charging.
The Ultra leads for cameras with a 1/1.3″ main sensor, f/1.4 aperture, and 50 MP ultrawide, versus 1/1.57″, f/1.8, and 12.2 MP on the Plus. It also charges at 60 W versus 45 W and supports 25 W wireless charging versus 20 W. The Plus answers with 516 ppi versus 500 ppi and an A energy-efficiency rating versus B.
For performance, the Ultra reaches 3,892,165 in AnTuTu versus 3,142,032 for the Plus, with 16 GB versus 12 GB of RAM. The Plus is better for buyers prioritizing smaller dimensions and lower weight: 158.4 mm tall and 190 g versus 163.6 mm and 214 g; it is also 7.3 mm thick versus 7.9 mm.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for photography and performance, with a 200 MP main camera, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the better buy for a lighter phone: it weighs 190 g versus 214 g and is 7.3 mm thick versus 7.9 mm.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 500 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 214 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,892,165
- against 3,142,032
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 60 W
- against 45 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 550 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,142,032 | 3,892,165 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 | 3,710 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 Best value | 11,284 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 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 |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,138 | 7,744 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 214 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 60 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | 55 h |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 516 ppi Best value | 500 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | 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 S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| 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, LTE B28, 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 n28, 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, 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 802.11a/b/g | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, Samsung DeX, DisplayPort output, 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 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg Best value | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg Best value | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps Best value | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps Best value | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/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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