Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+ is too close to call — 8.0 overall against 7.8. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra launched in 2025; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ in 2026. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,900 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

Samsung Galaxy S26+: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung · Phone

8.0/ 10 — Good

$1,299≈ €1,163 · ≈ £969≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung · Phone

7.8/ 10 — Good

$1,099≈ €984 · ≈ £820≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Key highlights

HighlightSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26+
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2600 (2nm) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (region dependent)
Display6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz6.7″ · OLED · 120 Hz
Main camera200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS)—
Battery5,000 mAh · 45W charging4,900 mAh · 45W charging
RAM / Storage12GB / 1TB—

Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+ is too close to call — 8.0 overall against 7.8.
  • Category by category it is split — 0 scored categories each, with 5 tied.
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,900 mAh.
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gives you the larger screen — 6.9 inches against 6.7 inches.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26+
Performance8.0—
Camera7.8—
Display8.5Tie8.6Tie
Battery8.0Tie7.7Tie
Design & Build8.8—
Software7.4Tie7.4Tie
Audio5.6Tie5.6Tie
Call Quality8.8Tie8.8Tie

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Reasons to consider

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Larger display (6.9″ vs 6.7″)
  • Bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26+
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date20252026
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 15 with One UI 7Android 16, One UI 8.
Chipset (as published)Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2600 (2nm) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (region dependent)
CPUOcta-core custom Oryon CPU up to 4.32 GHz with ~45% performance improvementDeca-core (up to 3.9 GHz)
GPUAdreno GPU with ~40% performance boostXclipse 960 / Adreno 840
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 12 GB RAM + 1 TB—
Card slotNone—
Display
Display size6.9″6.7″
Resolution1,440 × 3,120 pixels1,440 × 3,120 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)2,600 nits—
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2 with anti-reflective treatmenCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging45W45W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
Dimensions162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm
Weight218 g—
MaterialsGlass, Titanium—
IP ratingIP68—
ColoursTitanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver; exclusives include Pink Gold, Jet Black, Jade GreenBlack, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, DisplayPort, OTGUSB Type-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
3.5mm jackNoNo
Camera
Rear cameras200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) · 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) · 50 MP periscope (f/3.4, OIS) · 50 MP ultrawide (f/1.9)—
Front cameras12 MP12 MP (f/2.2)
Features
Sensors—Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Face unlock—Yes
Additional specifications
Launch · MonthJanuaryMarch
Launch · Year20252026
Launch · StatusAvailableAvailable
Build · ProtectionIP68, Water and dust resistantIP68, Water and dust resistant
Storage · Card SlotNoNo
Storage · TypeUFS 4.1UFS 4.0
Cameras · Wide · Mp20050
Cameras · Wide · Aperture1.71.8
Cameras · Wide · Focal Length2424
Cameras · Wide · DescriptionMain wide camera with OIS and AI-enhanced ProVisual engineStandard wide, OIS
Cameras · Ultrawide · Mp5012
Cameras · Ultrawide · Aperture1.92.2
Cameras · Ultrawide · DescriptionWide-angle ultra-wide lens, also doubles as macro120° field of view
Cameras · Telephoto · Mp1010
Cameras · Telephoto · Aperture2.42.4
Cameras · Telephoto · Focal Length7070
Cameras · Telephoto · Description3× optical zoom with OIS3x optical zoom, OIS
Connectivity · InfraredNoNo
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · ModelsSM-S928U/SM-S928BSM-S926B, SM-S926U, SM-S926U1
Main Camera · Wide200 MP, f/1.7, 24 mm, Main wide camera with OIS and AI-enhanced ProVisual engine50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, Standard wide, OIS
Main Camera · Ultrawide50 MP, f/1.9, Wide-angle ultra-wide lens, also doubles as macro12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° field of view
Main Camera · Telephoto10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 3× optical zoom with OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS

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