Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,892,165 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Total weight (214g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.9" | |
| 1,440 × 3,088 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Quad | Quad | |
| 10x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 1,241,531 | 3,892,165 | |
| — | 11,566 | |
| 3,790 | 7,744 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 60W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 234g | 214g | |
| 8.9mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.