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12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched March 2026 · Energy class B
Overview
NeoScore
8.9
#43 of 6245
- Design & display
- 8.6
- Performance & hardware
- 9.4
- Camera
- 8.6
- Connectivity
- 9.5
- Battery & charging
- 8.6
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyB
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceA
- ABCDE
Strengths
- The 500 ppi display is among the highest-density screens of its time.
- Hardware among the best, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and an AnTuTu score of 3,892,165.
- The 200 MP main camera and f/1.4 aperture are among the best figures of their time.
Weak points
- The 5000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.9″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,440 × 3,120 px120 Hz
- Design
- 214 g78.1 mm163.6 mm7.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- AnTuTu
- 3,892,165Better than 97% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh60 W55 h
- Cameras
- 200 Mpx · f/1.410 Mpx · f/2.450 Mpx · f/1.9selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 16
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra suits anyone seeking a large, fully equipped phone for photography, demanding tasks, and advanced connectivity. Its main trade-off is battery capacity: 5000 mAh is less than most phones of its time, although wired charging reaches 60 W and wireless charging reaches 25 W.
The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers 500 ppi, among the highest densities of its time, and uses 90.7% of the front. That screen-to-body ratio is also among the best. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical for its generation, while the 7.9 mm body is thinner than most phones of its time. IP68 resistance adds protection against dust and water.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and UFS 4.1 storage put the hardware among the best, while connectivity is also among the strongest thanks to Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, eSIM, UWB, and satellite connectivity. The main camera combines 200 MP, a 1/1.3-inch sensor, an f/1.4 aperture, optical stabilization, and 3x optical zoom. Its resolution, sensor size, and aperture are among the best, while the zoom is better than most phones of its time. With a NeoScore of 8.9, it is a particularly strong choice for photos, power, and connections, but not for buyers prioritizing the largest battery.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
8.91
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
8.6
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 500 ppi
- 10.0
- Peak Display Brightness 2,600 nits
- 10.0
- 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
- 7.5
- Weight 214 g
- 4.6
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 90.7 %
- 9.6
- Body Thickness 7.9 mm
- 8.2
Performance & hardware
9.4
- AnTuTu Score 3,892,165
- 9.3
- RAM Capacity 16 GB
- 9.0
- Storage Type UFS 4.1
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 3 nm
- 9.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 4.74 GHz
- 10.0
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
8.6
- Sensor Size 1/1.3″
- 8.5
- Aperture f/1.4
- 10.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 200 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Telephoto Camera, HDR, HDR10 Recording, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
- 0.0
Connectivity
9.5
- 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+
- 8.0
- 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
- 10.0
- 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
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 10.0
Battery & charging
8.6
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 60 W
- 7.6
- Wireless charging power 25 W
- 7.3
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 10.0
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- Design & display
- 8.55
- Performance & hardware
- 9.36
- Camera
- 8.57
- Connectivity
- 9.5
- Battery & charging
- 8.63
- NeoScore rank
- #43 / 6245
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- B
- Repairability
- C
- Repeated-drop resistance
- A
Survived 270 drops without defects
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Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Processor Process Size
- 3 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 840
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 4.74 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,892,165
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,710
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 11,284
- 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.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 7,744
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- Body Width
- 78.1 mm
- Body Height
- 163.6 mm
- Weight
- 214 g
- Usable Surface
- 90.7 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- Repairability Class
- C
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 270
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- B
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 60 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Battery Endurance
- 55 h
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- Charge cycles
- 1,200
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,120 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 16
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 16
- OS Update Support
- 7 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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 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
- 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 Features
- Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, 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 Version
- USB 3.2
- SAR American Head
- 1.09 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 1.19 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 1.28 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.35 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 12,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,500 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS
Product codes
- EAN
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8806097827092, 8806097821250, 8806097826798, 8806097826958
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, 8806097827221, 8806097826781, 8806097827078, 8806097826927, 8806097842903, 8806099031329 - MPN
-
SM-S948BZKDEUB, SM-S948BLBDEUB, SM-S948BZVDEUB, SM-S948BZWDEUB
+6
, SM-S948BZKDEUE, SM-S948BLBDEUE, SM-S948BZVDEUE, SM-S948BZWDEUE, SM-S948BZSDEUB, SM-S948BZDDEUB
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP2
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.3″
- Pixel Size
- 0.6 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP2
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.3″
- Pixel Size
- 0.6 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 24 fps, 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR, HDR10+, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS, 8K video recording, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Telephoto Camera, HDR, HDR10 Recording, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.94″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.94″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung JN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.4″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung JN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.4″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, HDR10+
Camera System
- DxOMark Score
- 157 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 157 points
Product gallery
14Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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