Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $110 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A02
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 206g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 389
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A02 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A02 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6739W | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 105 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 389 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Launch price difference: $1189. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $1189 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (96/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A02 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A02 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.