Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ASamsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Rs 414,999
VS
BSamsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Rs 449,999
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Best for you
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Ahead on Price, and stronger on balance across your priorities.
Your priorityWeightWinner
CameraHighEven
BatteryHighEven
Memory & chipMedEven
DisplayMedEven
PriceMedGalaxy S25 Ultra +8
BuildLowGalaxy S26 Ultra +2
ConnectivityLowGalaxy S26 Ultra +5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra0% match
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra0% match
Scores compare these two phones against each other, from their listed specs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs 35,000 cheaper.
The Rs 35,000 question
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs Rs 35,000 more than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. This is what that money changes.
What the extra Rs 35,000 buys on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Lighter in hand2% less214 gvs 219 g
Newer Bluetooth+11%v6vs v5.4
Where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra still wins
Nothing beyond the lower price.
Round by round
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Main
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Front
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Features
Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama, Video (8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS)
Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama, Video (8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS)
In your hand
Both outlines drawn to the same scale from the listed dimensions.
Galaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Height162.8 mm163.6 mm
Width77.6 mm78.1 mm
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm
Weight219 g214 g
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 5 g lighter.
Full spec sheet
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SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Rs 414,999Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rs 449,999
Build5 differencesSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
OS
Android 15 OS, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 16 OS, up to 7 major Android upgrades
UI
OneUI 7
OneUI 8.5
Dimensions
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight
219 g
214 g (better)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Colors
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Frequency0 differences
2G Band
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Band
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
5G Band
SA/NSA/Sub6
SA/NSA/Sub6
Processor3 differencesEven
CPU
Octa-core (2 x 4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Octa-core (2 x 4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 840
Display2 differencesEven
Technology
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Size
6.9 Inches
6.9 Inches
Resolution
1440 x 3120 Pixels (~498 PPI)
1440 x 3120 Pixels (~498 PPI)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, DX anti-reflective coating
Extra Features
120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), Always-on display
120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Memory1 differenceEven
Built-in
256GB Built-in, 12GB RAM, UFS 4.0
256GB, Built-in, 12GB RAM, UFS 4.X
Card
No
No
Camera2 differencesEven
Main
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Features
Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama, Video (8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS)
Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama, Video (8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS)
Front
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Connectivity2 differencesSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
v5.4 with A2DP, LE
v6.0 with A2DP, LE (better)
GPS
Yes + A-GPS support & GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Yes + A-GPS support & GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
NFC
Yes
Yes
Data
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE (up to 7CA), 5G capable
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE (up to 7CA), 5G capable
Radio
—
No
Features3 differences
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Circle to Search
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Audio
32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG, Speaker Phone
High-bitrate audio support, Speaker Phone
Browser
HTML5
HTML5
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Games
Built-in + Downloadable
Built-in + Downloadable
Torch
Yes
Yes
Extra
Glass front + Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back + Corning Gorilla Armor 2), titanium frame (grade 5), IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus
Glass front + Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back + Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus
Battery0 differencesEven
Capacity
Li-ion 5000 mAh
Li-ion 5000 mAh