Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 2,800,202); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 2800202
- Lighter: 162g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (45/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (97/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.