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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: 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 camera and performance; the Galaxy S26 FE is lighter and ships with Android 17 and direct OS updates. Their overall scores are close, so the choice comes down to those priorities.
The Ultra pairs a 200 MP main camera, 1/1.3″ sensor, and f/1.4 aperture; the FE has 50 MP, 1/1.57″, and f/1.8. The Ultra also has a higher-resolution ultrawide camera, at 50 MP versus 12.2 MP. For performance, it combines a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 16 GB of RAM, while the FE uses an Exynos 2500 and 8 GB.
The Ultra’s display is 1440 × 3120 px at 500 ppi, compared with 1080 × 2340 px and 385 ppi on the FE. Both have Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, and 2,600 nits. Charging reaches 60 W wired and 25 W wireless on the Ultra, versus 45 W and 15 W on the FE. Both promise seven years of support; the FE weighs 193 g versus 214 g.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better fit for camera-focused buyers, with a 200 MP main camera and a 50 MP ultrawide.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE suits buyers who want a lighter phone: it weighs 193 g versus 214 g for the Ultra and adds direct OS updates.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.6 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,892,165
- against 3,145,925
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, if you care about…
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 214 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- OS Version
- 17
- against 16
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Xclipse 950 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 Best value | 3,145,925 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,710 Best value | 2,540 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,284 Best value | 9,002 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 88.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W Best value | 45 W |
| 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, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.9″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, 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 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 Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.28 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | 1.32 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 699 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS |
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