Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
90
Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 4300mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Design |
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General
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹87,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 411 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 218 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Auto HDR, Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Document Scanning, AI Image Studio, AI Transcript Assist, Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Google Gemini, Interpreter, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
