Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Galaxy S26 FE
AnTuTu benchmark (2,535,201 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Screen size (6.8")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26 FE
Total weight (193g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26 FE
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.7" | |
| 1,440 × 3,120 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| 5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 | |
| 1,453,497 | 2,535,201 | |
| — | 8,035 | |
| 4,983 | 5,275 | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh | |
| 45W | 45W | |
| 15W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 232g | 193g | |
| 8.6mm | 7.4mm | |
| Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |
| — | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.