Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is priced from ₹87,999, while Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available at ₹47,990 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Samsung Galaxy S26	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Price	₹87,999	₹47,990
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2600	Samsung Exynos 2100
Display	6.27 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	6.8 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera	50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Front)	108MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Periscope), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wideMP), 40MP (Front)
Battery	4300mAh, 25W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.0)	12GB (LPDDR5), 256GB (UFS 3.1)

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Samsung Galaxy S26

₹87,999

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Was ₹74,999 14 day(s) ago

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

₹47,990

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Samsung Galaxy S26

₹87,999

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

₹47,990

Reasons To Consider

→ Samsung Galaxy S26

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Exynos 2600)

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@30fps

Tougher protective glass engineered for improved drop and scratch resistance - (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)

Features an extended telephoto zoom range - (20-50X)

Adaptive LTPO display that dynamically adjusts refresh rate to conserve battery

Faster RAM delivering quicker data access and snappier multitasking - (LPDDR5X)

→ Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Higher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (10X Zoom)

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.33")

Higher pixel density producing razor-sharp text without visible pixels - (515ppi)

Super slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)

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Key Specifications

Samsung Exynos 2600	Samsung Exynos 2100
6.27 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	6.8 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Front)	108MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Periscope), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wideMP), 40MP (Front)
4300mAh, 25W	5000mAh, 25W
12GB (LPDDR5X)	12GB (LPDDR5)
256GB (UFS 4.0)	256GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool	Phone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹87,999	₹1,05,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	-
Playback Quality	HDR10+	HDR10+
Display Engine	Dynamic 2X	Dynamic 2X
Touch Sampling Rate	240Hz	-
Display Enhancements	Vision Booster	-
Display Size	6.27 inches	6.8 inches
Area	96.5 cm²	112.1 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Quad Curved Display
Screen to Body Ratio	90%	89.8%
Resolution Width	1080pixels	1440pixels
Resolution Height	2340pixels	3200pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Density	410ppi	515ppi
Display Bit Rate	8-bit	8-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	2600nits	1500nits
Eye Protection	Eye Comfort Shield	-
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	-
Colour Depth	16.7 Million Colours	16.7 Million Colours
High Brightness	-	1500nits

Body

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Height	149.6 mm	165.1 mm
Width	71.7 mm	75.6 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	8.9 mm
Weight	167 grams	227 grams
Screen Material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus
Display Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus
Back Material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus
Side Material	Armor Aluminium	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Ports	Display Port 1.2, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
Additional Features	OTG, USB Type-C (bottom)	OTG
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	-

Processor

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Chipset Manufacturer	Samsung	Samsung
Chipset	Exynos 2600	Exynos 2100
Fabrication Size	2 nm	5 nm
Number of Cores	Deca-core	Octa-core
Clock Speed	1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro	1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling System	Vapor Chamber Cooling	-
GPU	Xclipse 960	Mali-G78 MP14

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Gaming Benchmarks

BGMI Super Smooth + Ultra Extreme	116.5 FPS 39.2 °C (Temp)	-
Genshin Impact Highest + 60FPS (Android)	58 FPS 40.5 °C (Temp)	-

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	2845619	1074375
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	2692	1509
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core	9930	3874

Operating System

OS Name	Android	Android
OS Version	16	11
OS Skin	One UI	One UI
Inbuilt AI	Galaxy AI	-
Gaming Mode	Yes	-
Desktop Mode	Yes	-
AI Frame Interpolation	Yes	-
OS Updates	7 year(s)	4 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	5 year(s)
AI Features	AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist	Circle to Search

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Main Camera Megapixel	50MP	108MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Camera Sensor	Samsung ISOCELL GN3	-
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.56"	1/1.33"
Main Camera Camera Features	Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS	OIS, PDAF
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	12MP	10MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.2	f/4.9
Main Camera #2 Field of View	120°	-
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Periscope
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX564	-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	1/3.24"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	EIS, Super Steady Video	10x Optical Zoom, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	10MP	10MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.4	f/2.4
Main Camera #3 Field of View	36°	-
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor	Samsung S5K3K1	-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/3.94"	1/3.24"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF	3x Optical Zoom, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Features	Auto focus, Auto HDR, Best Face, Digital zoom, LED-Flash, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion	Laser AF
Camera Stabilization	OIS	OIS
Dynamic Video Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	HDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	960 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	PDAF
Dedicated Imaging Chip	-	-
Max Zoom Supported	20-50X	-
Optical Zoom Support	3X	10X
Video Features	10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording	gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@24fps, 8K@30fps	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps
Main Camera #4 Megapixel	-	12MP
Main Camera #4 Aperture	-	f/2.2
Main Camera #4 Lens Type	-	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #4 Sensor Size	-	1/2.55"
Main Camera #4 Camera Features	-	Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady Video

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	12MP	40MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	26 mm	26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	1.12 µm	0.7 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU	-
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/3.2"	1/2.8"
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF	Auto Focus, PDAF
Features	Auto Focus, Dual-pixel PDAF, Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+	Face unlock, HdR
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel PDAF	Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Video Features	HDR10+	1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps
Video Recording	1080@30fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	SDR recording

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Battery

🏆 Winner: Tie

Battery Capacity	4300mAh	5000mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	25W	25W
Charging Speed Wireless	15W	15W
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	4.5W	4.5W
Charging Standards Supported	PD3.0, Qi2	PD3.0, Qi

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)	1hr 20 min (30 to 100%)	-

Memory

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Storage Size	256	256
Storage Type	UFS 4.0	UFS 3.1
RAM Size	12	12
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	1, 2, 4, 5, 8	1, 2, 4, 5, 8
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct	Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version	5.4	5.2
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, LE	A2DP, AAC, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS	GPS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported
Radio	-	FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Ultrasonic (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX	Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support
Haptic Feedback	Haptic Motor	-