Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S26 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better pick overall by 16.9 points, leading in Performance, Charging and Camera. The gap is large; Galaxy S24 FE only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Galaxy S24 FE offers more for the money ($649 vs $1,299 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 72). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S26 Ultra has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S26 Ultra's main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Galaxy S26 Ultra zooms further optically (5× vs 3×). Galaxy S26 Ultra has the higher-resolution selfie camera (12 MP vs 10 MP).
Battery
Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery is 300 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,700 mAh), about 6% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster over cable (60W vs 25W).
Display
Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"). Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,900 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen is sharper (498 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a titanium frame.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400e | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 3120×1440 (498 ppi) |
| 1,900 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 200 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 8 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 5× |
| 10 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 4,700 mAh | Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 60 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | titanium |
| 213 g | Weight | 214 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $649 | Launch price | $1,299 |
| 2024-09 | Released | 2026-02 |
Official source: Galaxy S24 FE · Official source: Galaxy S26 Ultra
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Lower price ($649)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 16 GB RAM
- 5× optical zoom
- 200 MP main camera
- 5,000 mAh battery
Cons
- Pricier ($1,299)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.