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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications
Samsung
Released 2026, Mar 6
12 / 16 GB RAM · Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
- 214g, 7.9mm thickness
- Android 16, up to 7 major upgrades
- 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 9.8 | — |
| Display | 9.2 | — |
| Performance | 8.8 | — |
| Camera | 9.1 | — |
| Body | 7.1 | — |
| Gaming | 9 | — |
| Software | 9.7 | — |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
6.9"
1440x3120 pixels
200MP
4320p
12/16GB RAM
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
5000mAh
60W25W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| ??? | CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| ??? | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked | |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
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Launch
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Announced | 2026, February 25 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 06 |
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Body
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Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
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| Weight | 214 g (7.55 oz) | |
| Build | Glass 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 |
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| ??? | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame |
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Display
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Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 | |
| ??? | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display |
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Platform
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OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | |
| ??? | UFS 4.X |
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Main Camera
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Quad | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6??m, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0??m, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7??m, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120?? (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7??m, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
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| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12??m, dual pixel PDAF |
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| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| ??? | High-bitrate audio support |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
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Features
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Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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| ??? | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
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| Charging | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
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Misc
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Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
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| Models | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | $???1,099.99 / ??????969.90 / ?????899.00 / ??????116,700 |
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Our Tests
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Performance | AnTuTu: 2627986 (v10), 3892165 (v11) GeekBench: 11566 (v6) 3DMark: 7744 (Wild Life Extreme) |
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| Display | 1480 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Loudspeaker | -25.9 LUFS (Very good) | |
| Battery | Active use score 16:23h |
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EU LABEL
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Energy | Class A |
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| Battery | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) | |
| Repairability | Class C |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra worth buying in 2026?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 8.9/10 for its class; reference price around $1,100 USD. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra good for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 90/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.90-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra water resistant?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rated IP68. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.
How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is available with 12 / 16 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Genze rates Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 8.9/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
What is the estimated price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Our estimated reference price is $1,100 USD. Retail prices vary by region, storage, and promotions.
Where do these specifications come from?
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