Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs TCL P80 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
TCL P80 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1299
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the TCL P80 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the TCL P80 5G are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads TCL P80 5G by 293.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1070. TCL P80 5G was $1070 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the TCL P80 5G are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.