Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ASamsung
Galaxy S26 Plus
Rs 384,999
VS
BSamsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Rs 449,999
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Memory & chip
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Display
Battery
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Best for you
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Wins Camera and Battery, both rated High by you.
Your priorityWeightWinner
CameraHighGalaxy S26 Ultra +33
BatteryHighGalaxy S26 Ultra +2
Memory & chipMedEven
DisplayMedGalaxy S26 Ultra +1
PriceMedGalaxy S26 Plus +14
BuildLowGalaxy S26 Plus +11
ConnectivityLowEven
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus0% match
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra0% match
Scores compare these two phones against each other, from their listed specs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is Rs 65,000 cheaper.
The Rs 65,000 question
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs Rs 65,000 more than Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus. This is what that money changes.
What the extra Rs 65,000 buys on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Bigger screen+3%6.9 invs 6.7 in
More rear cameras+33%4 lensesvs 3 lenses
Higher-res main camera+300%200 MPvs 50 MP
Bigger battery+2%5,000 mAhvs 4,900 mAh
Where Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus still wins
Lighter in hand11% less190 gvs 214 g
Round by round
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Main
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 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 (better)
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
Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama, Video (8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 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 S26 PlusGalaxy S26 Ultra
Height158.4 mm163.6 mm
Width75.8 mm78.1 mm
Thickness7.3 mm7.9 mm
Weight190 g214 g
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is 24 g lighter.
Full spec sheet
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SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus Rs 384,999Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rs 449,999
Build2 differencesSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads
OS
Android 16 OS, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 16 OS, up to 7 major Android upgrades
UI
OneUI 8.5
OneUI 8.5
Dimensions
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight
190 g (better)
214 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Colors
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, 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
10-core (1 x 3.80GHz C1-Ultra + 3 x 3.25GHz C1-Pro + 6 x 2.75GHz C1-Pro
Octa-core (2 x 4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Chipset
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 960
Adreno 840
Display3 differencesSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
Technology
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Size
6.7 Inches
6.9 Inches (better)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 Pixels (~510 PPI)
1440 x 3120 Pixels (~498 PPI)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, DX anti-reflective coating
Extra Features
120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Memory1 differenceEven
Built-in
256GB Built-in, 12GB RAM, UFS 4.X
256GB, Built-in, 12GB RAM, UFS 4.X
Card
No
No
Camera2 differencesSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
Main
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 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 (better)
Features
Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama, Video (8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 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)
Connectivity1 differenceEven
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
v6.0 with A2DP, LE
v6.0 with A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes + A-GPS support & GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Yes + A-GPS support & GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio
No
No
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, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G capable
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE (up to 7CA), 5G capable
Features2 differences
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Audio
High-bitrate audio support, 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 + Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back + Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Aluminum frame, IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), Armor aluminum 2 frame
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
Battery1 differenceSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
Capacity
Li-ion 4900 mAh
Li-ion 5000 mAh (better)