Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus which has resolution of 2480 x 1200. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 159990 | Rs. 99990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is Rs. 99990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 566 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has only 393 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 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 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) | Galaxy S26 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 17, 2026 (Expected) | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1200 x 2480 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 566 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.07% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 4000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | 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 | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | USB Type-C | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 10W |