Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
₹75,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 FE starts ₹75,000 lower: ₹79,999 against ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster: 60W against 45W.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better screen on paper: brighter (2,600 nits against 1,900) and sharper (Quad HD+ against Full HD+).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches further: 5x against 3x.
- The Galaxy S26 FE is the lighter phone: 193 g against 214 g.
- Only the Galaxy S26 FE lists wireless charging, at 15W.
Get the Galaxy S26 FE for the lower price, the lighter build and wireless charging. Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for faster charging, the better screen and more zoom.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹79,999
- 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.
Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy S26 Ultra, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE starts at ₹79,999 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 FE or the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Galaxy S26 FE, by ₹75,000. Starting prices: ₹79,999 for the Galaxy S26 FE, ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 FE or the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Neither by much: 4,900 mAh on the Galaxy S26 FE, 5,000 mAh on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. 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, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's: it is brighter (2,600 to 1,900 nits). The Galaxy S26 FE has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the Galaxy S26 Ultra a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Galaxy S26 Ultra zooms further. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE runs the Exynos 2500, the Galaxy S26 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
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?
The Galaxy S26 FE, at 193 g to 214 g.
