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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

₹40,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra From ₹1,14,999
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra From ₹1,54,999
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Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy S25 Ultra starts ₹40,000 lower: ₹1,14,999 against ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy against the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster: 60W against 45W.
  • Only the Galaxy S25 Ultra lists wireless charging, at 15W.
Which to buy

Get the Galaxy S25 Ultra for the lower price and wireless charging. Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the faster chip and faster charging.

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Spec score

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Overall 8.8 out of 10 Excellent 8.9 out of 10 Excellent (better)
Performance 9.6 out of 10 10 out of 10 (better)
Display 8.4 out of 10 9.1 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 9.3 out of 10 9.3 out of 10
Front camera 6.5 out of 10 6.5 out of 10
Battery 7.4 out of 10 (better) 6.9 out of 10
Build 9 out of 10 9.3 out of 10 (better)
Software 10 out of 10 10 out of 10

Display

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Size 6.9 inches 6.9 inches
Panel Dynamic AMOLED 2X Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 2,600 nits
Protection Gorilla Armor 2 (front) Gorilla Armor 2 (front), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (rear)

Performance

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
CPU Octa-core, up to 4.47GHz Octa-core, up to 4.74GHz
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
Software One UI 7 · 7 OS updates One UI 8.5 · 7 OS updates

Camera

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Rear cameras 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (f/3.4, 5x optical) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical) 200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (f/2.9, 5x optical) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical)
Front camera 12MP (f/2.2, AF) 12MP (f/2.2, AF)
Video 8K at 30fps (rear) 8K at 30fps (rear)

Battery

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Wired charging 45W 60W (better)
Wireless charging 15W Not listed

Build and connectivity

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Network 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM + eSIM Dual nano SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water IP68 IP68
Weight 218 g 214 g (better)
Thickness 8.2 mm 7.9 mm (better)
Colours Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Pinkgold Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White, Pinkgold, Silver Shadow

Availability

SpecGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Launch in India 23 Jan 2025 26 Feb 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 12GB + 256GB₹1,14,999
  • 12GB + 512GB₹1,29,999
Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 12GB + 256GB₹1,54,999
  • 12GB + 512GB₹1,74,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at ₹1,14,999 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Galaxy S25 Ultra, by ₹40,000. Starting prices: ₹1,14,999 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,29,999. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Neither: both have 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is quicker: 60W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. Both have a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and 200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Galaxy S25 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the Galaxy S26 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is the faster of the two.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 7 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 218 g and 214 g.

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