Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 159999 | Rs. 54990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is Not announced yet, Rumored. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 25, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G is Rs. 54990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 498 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.5% than Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G's ~ 89.2%. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 30 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | Galaxy Note 30 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | Not announced yet, Rumored | December 25, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm | 75.2 x 161.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Cobalt Violet; other colours | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 498 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.5% | ~ 89.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | HDR10+, Always-on display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Embedded S Pen | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 10 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | K @ 24/30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 1x Cortex-X2@3.19 GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.75 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging |