Overview
NeoScore
8.6
#75 of 1029
- Design & display
- 8.6
- Performance & hardware
- 9.6
- Camera
- 8.0
- Connectivity
- 9.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.3
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyB
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceA
- ABCDE
Strengths
- 6.9-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 2,600-nit peak brightness.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1,024 GB of storage.
- 200 Mpx main camera with OIS, an f/1.4 aperture and 5x optical zoom.
Weak points
- Weighs 214 g and does not support expandable storage.
- The listed repairability class is C.
- Direct OS updates are not supported.
- Display
- 6.9 inDynamic 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 / 1,024 GB
- AnTuTu
- 3,892,165Better than 94% 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
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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
- 1,024 GB
- 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
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
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, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- Repairability Class
- C
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 270
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9 in
- 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
- 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
- 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
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Launch price
- 929 €
Automated technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.
Selected variant
12 GB / 512 GB / global
- Design & display
- 8.55
- Performance & hardware
- 9.61
- Camera
- 8.04
- Connectivity
- 9.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.29
- NeoScore rank
- #75 / 1029
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
View the official EPREL labelEvidence-based overview
Galaxy S26 Ultra technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is aimed at users who want a large phone with high-end specifications. Its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has 1,440 × 3,120 px resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The documented display features also include HDR10, HDR10+, LTPO, DC Dimming, an anti-reflective coating and scratch resistance.
Its platform combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage up to 1,024 GB. The 200 Mpx main camera includes OIS, an f/1.4 aperture and 5x optical zoom, alongside a 3x telephoto camera and a 50 Mpx ultra-wide camera. Video recording reaches 8K at 30 fps, while slow motion is available at 240 fps.
The 5,000 mAh Li-Ion battery supports 60 W fast charging, 25 W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, reverse charging and bypass charging. Android 16 and seven years of OS update support suit users planning to keep the phone for a long time. Its 214 g weight, non-expandable storage, C repairability class and lack of direct OS updates are important trade-offs.
Highlights
- 16.9-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 2,600-nit peak brightness.
- 2Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1,024 GB of storage.
- 3200 Mpx main camera with OIS, an f/1.4 aperture and 5x optical zoom.
- 45,000 mAh battery with 60 W fast charging and 25 W wireless charging.
Things to consider
- 1Weighs 214 g and does not support expandable storage.
- 2The listed repairability class is C.
- 3Direct OS updates are not supported.
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
- 0.769 ″ type
- Pixel Size
- 0.6 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP2
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 0.769 ″ type
- 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
- Optical Zoom
- 5 x
- 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
- 0.254 ″ type
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 0.254 ″ type
- 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
- 0.417 ″ type
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung JN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 0.417 ″ type
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 0.313 ″ type
- 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
- 0.313 ″ type
- 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
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Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- global
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Market codes
- global