Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
75.3Performance90
61.3Display62.7
47.3Camera74
51.4Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2516 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+15). 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
- 24% lower weight: 162 g vs 214 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 75
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 51
- 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 | 6.2 ″ | 6.9 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 498 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 792,959Top 16% | 1,017,509+28%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 925,248Top 16% | 1,344,505+45%Top 4% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 331,698Top 25% | 390,717+18%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 528,650Top 19% | 685,076+30%Top 7% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,578,555Top 5% | 3,437,807+33%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950Top 9% | 3,850+31%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Top 5% | 11,900+27%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 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 | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W+140% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g+24% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+9% | 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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