Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra share several core specifications, including a 200MP rear camera system, a 5,000mAh battery, S Pen support, Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, and storage options of up to 1TB. According to Samsung's published specifications, the main differences between the two models include processor clock speeds, Bluetooth version, dimensions, weight, camera aperture values, and available colour options.
Comparison between Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Pinkgold |
| Processor | Octa-core, up to 4.74GHz and 3.6GHz | Octa-core, up to 4.47GHz and 3.5GHz |
| Display Size | 17.49 cm (full rectangle), 17.14 cm (rounded corners) | 17.42 cm (full rectangle) |
| Display Resolution | 3120 × 1440 (Quad HD+) | 3120 × 1440 (Quad HD+) |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Colour Depth | 16 million colours | 16 million colours |
| S Pen Support | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Camera Setup | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP |
| Video Recording | 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30fps | 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30fps |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Video Playback | Up to 31 hours | Up to 31 hours |
| Dimensions | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 214g | 218g |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Colour-wise pricing across storage and RAM variants
Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Colour | Storage + RAM | Price (Rs) | MRP (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Gold | 256GB + 12GB | 130,999 | 139,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 150,999 | 159,999 | |
| 1TB + 16GB | 180,999 | 189,999 | |
| Silver Shadow | 256GB + 12GB | 130,999 | 139,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 150,999 | 159,999 | |
| 1TB + 16GB | 180,999 | 189,999 | |
| Sky Blue | 256GB + 12GB | 130,999 | 139,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 150,999 | 159,999 | |
| 1TB + 16GB | 180,999 | 189,999 | |
| White | 256GB + 12GB | 130,999 | 139,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 150,999 | 159,999 | |
| 1TB + 16GB | 180,999 | 189,999 | |
| Cobalt Viper | 256GB + 12GB | 130,999 | 139,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 150,999 | 159,999 | |
| 1TB + 16GB | 180,999 | 189,999 | |
| Black | 256GB + 12GB | 130,999 | 139,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 150,999 | 159,999 | |
| 1TB + 16GB | 180,999 | 189,999 |
Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Colour | Storage + RAM | Price (Rs) | MRP (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium Jetblack | 256GB + 12GB | 99,999 | 129,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 | |
| Titanium Jadegreen | 256GB + 12GB | 99,999 | 129,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 | |
| Titanium Pinkgold | 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 |
| Titanium Silverblue | 256GB + 12GB | 99,999 | 129,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 | |
| Titanium Gray | 256GB + 12GB | 99,999 | 129,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 | |
| Titanium Black | 256GB + 12GB | 99,999 | 129,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 | |
| Titanium Whitesilver | 256GB + 12GB | 99,999 | 129,999 |
| 512GB + 12GB | 114,999 | 141,999 |
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Specifications, colours and features
Colours available
Samsung lists the Galaxy S25 Ultra in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, and Titanium Pinkgold colour options. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is available in six colour options: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, and Pink Gold. Note: Colour availability may vary by market and carrier. Some colour variants are available exclusively through Samsung's online store.
Display
The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 17.42 cm Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+). Samsung lists a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and a colour depth of 16 million colours. The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 17.49 cm display when measured as a full rectangle, and 17.14 cm when rounded corners are included. It uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+) and supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display supports 16 million colours. S Pen compatibility is included.
Processor and performance
The Galaxy S25 Ultra uses an octa-core processor with clock speeds of up to 4.47GHz and 3.5GHz. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is powered by an octa-core processor with clock speeds of up to 4.74GHz and 3.6GHz.
Camera system
The Galaxy S25 Ultra includes a rear camera setup consisting of: 200MP camera, 50MP camera, 50MP camera, 10MP camera. The front camera has a resolution of 12MP. According to Samsung, the device supports 3x and 5x optical zoom, optical-quality zoom at 2x and 10x, and digital zoom up to 100x. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rear camera setup consists of four sensors: 200MP primary camera (f/1.4), 50MP camera (f/2.9), 50MP camera (f/1.9), 10MP camera (f/2.4). The system supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), autofocus, and optical zoom levels of 3x and 5x. Additional optical-quality zoom options of 2x and 10x are enabled through Samsung's Adaptive Pixel technology. Digital zoom is available up to 100x. The front camera features a 12MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and autofocus support.
Video recording
The smartphone supports video recording at up to 8K resolution (7680 x 4320) at 30fps. Slow-motion recording options include: 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD. The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports video recording at up to 8K resolution (7680 × 4320) at 30fps. Slow-motion recording options include: 240fps at Full HD, 120fps at Full HD, 120fps at UHD.
Memory and storage
Both Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants.
Connectivity and network support
The Galaxy S25 Ultra supports dual-SIM functionality, eSIM connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB), USB Type-C, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports dual-SIM functionality through a combination of Nano-SIM and eSIM options. Connectivity features include: 5G Sub-6 support, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB), USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 1. Both location services include GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS.
Battery
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung rates the Galaxy S25 Ultra for up to 31 hours of video playback. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung lists video playback time at up to 31 hours under test conditions. The battery is non-removable.
Dimensions and weight
Galaxy S25 Ultra: Dimensions: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm, Weight: 218g. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Dimensions: 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm, Weight: 214g.
Operating system and sensors
Both devices run on the following sensors: Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor.
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