Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
79.3Performance90
63.6Display62.7
47.3Camera74
54.2Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 66.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+11). Samsung Galaxy S25+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 11% lower weight: 190 g vs 214 g
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 79
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 54
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi+3% | 498 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,763,072Top 22% | 3,437,807+24%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 866,625Top 16% | 1,017,509+17%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 996,402Top 20% | 1,344,505+35%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 347,621Top 28% | 390,717+12%Top 19% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 552,424Top 28% | 685,076+24%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,141Top 11% | 3,850+23%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,153Top 7% | 11,900+17%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+11% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+8% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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