Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7874 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.