Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. S25 Ultra: Key Differences and Similarities

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.

The table below compares the specifications and features listed by Samsung for the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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 device 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 is 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 device 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 device 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