Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 159999 | Rs. 65990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25th, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 04, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is Rs. 65990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's 6.73 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 498 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has only 383 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 S26 FE's ~ 89.2%. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 19.5:9 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 S26 FE's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 25th, 2026 (Expected) | September 04, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Cobalt Violet; other colours | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 498 PPI | ~ 383 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.5% | ~ 89.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | 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 | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, 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 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung DeX Support | |
| 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) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | K @ 24/30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| 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) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| 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 | 5100 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 55W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |