Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S26 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better pick overall by 4.4 points, leading in Performance, Charging and Camera. Galaxy S24 Ultra remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 88). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S26 Ultra has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (5,000 mAh).
Charging
Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster over cable (60W vs 45W).
Display
Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.8").
Build & durability
Galaxy S26 Ultra is 18 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (505 ppi) | Resolution | 3120×1440 (498 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 200 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 5× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 60 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | titanium |
| 232 g | Weight | 214 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $1,299 | Launch price | $1,299 |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2026-02 |
Official source: Galaxy S24 Ultra · Official source: Galaxy S26 Ultra
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Titanium frame
Cons
- Slower chip
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 16 GB RAM
- Titanium frame
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.