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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Released 2026, February 25214 g (7.55 oz), 7.9 mmAndroid 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5256GB/12GB/512GB/1TB/16GB storage, no card slot
6.9"
1440 x 3120 pixels
200 MP
f/1.4
16GB RAM
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
5000mAh
60W 60W
Device Overview
Technical details ofSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Description
Pros
- Performance Camera Display Battery Design
Cons
- Fragile No microSD Charger not included
With Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the brand continues its flagship push. Released 2026, February 25, this model brings a high-end mix of display quality, camera ambition, and strong raw performance.
The visual centerpiece of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) panel with 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density), a configuration that keeps the phone competitive for streaming, browsing, and day-to-day use. In daily use, audio features include Yes, with stereo speakers. The chassis uses Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame. Protection highlights include IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame. Its physical footprint is 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in), 214 g (7.55 oz).
Launch
Announced2026, February 25
Body
dimensions163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
weight214 g (7.55 oz)
buildGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
sim· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
protection RatingIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame
Features
sensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
otherSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Display
typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
size6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
protectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
featuresDX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display
Performance & OS
osAndroid 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
chipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
cpuOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
gpuAdreno 840
Memory
card SlotNo
internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
storage TypeUFS 4.X
Main Camera
Quad camera (rear)
Video: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Wide
1Resolution:200 MP
Aperture:f/1.4
Focal length:23mm
Pixel size:0.6µm
Sensor size:1/1.3
Autofocus:PDAF
Stabilization:OIS
Video:8KTelephoto
2Resolution:10 MP
Aperture:f/2.4
Focal length:67mm
Pixel size:1.0µm
Sensor size:1/3.94
Autofocus:PDAF
Stabilization:OIS
Zoom:3x
Video:8KTelephoto
3Resolution:50 MP
Aperture:f/2.9
Focal length:111mm
Pixel size:0.7µm
Sensor size:1/2.52
Autofocus:PDAF
Stabilization:OIS
Zoom:5x
Video:8KUltra Wide
4Resolution:50 MP
Aperture:f/1.9
Pixel size:0.7µm
Sensor size:1/2.5
Autofocus:dual pixel
Stabilization:Super Steady
Video:8KFeatures
- Laser AF
- Best Face
- Horizon Lock
- LED flash
- auto-HDR
- panorama
Selfie Camera
Single camera (front)
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Wide
1Resolution:12 MP
Aperture:f/2.2
Focal length:26mm
Pixel size:1.12µm
Sensor size:1/3.2
Autofocus:dual pixel
Video:4KFeatures
- HDR
- HDR10+
Battery
typeLi-Ion 5000 mAh
charging60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Sound
loudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
jack35mmNo
Connectivity
wlanWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
positioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
nfcYes
radioNo
usbUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Network
2GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Additional Features
Colors
modelsSM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS
Tests
display Test1480 nits max brightness (measured)
loudspeaker Test-26.2 LUFS (Good)
battery LifeActive use score 16:23h
performanceAnTuTu: 3892165 (v11) GeekBench: 11566 (v6) 3DMark: 7744 (Wild Life Extreme)
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