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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

₹52,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Galaxy S26From ₹1,02,999 Galaxy S26 UltraFrom ₹1,54,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy S26 starts ₹52,000 lower: ₹1,02,999 against ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better screen on paper: sharper (Quad HD+ against Full HD+).
  • Both have a zoom camera, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches further: 5x against 3x.
  • The Galaxy S26 is the lighter phone: 167 g against 214 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.3-inch screen against 6.9 inches.
Which to buy

Get the Galaxy S26 for the lower price and the lighter build. Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the bigger battery, the sharper screen and more zoom.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Overall 8.4 out of 10 8.9 out of 10 (better)
Performance 9.8 out of 10 10 out of 10 (better)
Display 8.8 out of 10 9.1 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 8.7 out of 10 9.3 out of 10 (better)
Front camera 6.5 out of 10 6.5 out of 10
Battery 5.2 out of 10 6.9 out of 10 (better)
Build 9.9 out of 10 (better) 9.3 out of 10
Software 10 out of 10 10 out of 10

Display

SpecGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Size 6.3 inches 6.9 inches
Panel Dynamic AMOLED 2X Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+) 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 2,600 nits 2,600 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Armor 2 (front), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (rear)

Performance

SpecGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset Exynos 2600 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
CPU Deca-core, up to 3.8GHz Octa-core, up to 4.74GHz
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
Software One UI 8.5 · 7 OS updates One UI 8.5 · 7 OS updates

Camera

SpecGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 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 S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Battery 4,300 mAh 5,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging Not listed 60W

Build and connectivity

SpecGalaxy S26Galaxy 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 167 g (better) 214 g
Thickness 7.2 mm (better) 7.9 mm
Colours Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White, Pinkgold, Silver Shadow Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White, Pinkgold, Silver Shadow

Availability

SpecGalaxy S26Galaxy S26 Ultra
Launch in India 26 Feb 2026 26 Feb 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy S26
  • 12GB + 256GB₹1,02,999
  • 12GB + 512GB₹1,22,999
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 S26 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 starts at ₹1,02,999 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999.

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

The Galaxy S26, by ₹52,000. Starting prices: ₹1,02,999 for the Galaxy S26, ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,22,999. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999.

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

The Galaxy S26 Ultra, with 5,000 mAh to 4,300 mAh. 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. The Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-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 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 runs the Exynos 2600, 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, at 167 g to 214 g.

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