Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.