Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Galaxy S27 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,700 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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Galaxy S26 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,892,165 pts)
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Screen size
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Galaxy S26 Ultra
Total weight (214g)
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Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,440 × 3,120 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| 5x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| 3,892,165 | — | |
| 11,566 | — | |
| 7,744 | — | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,700 mAh | |
| 60W | 60W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 214g | — | |
| 7.9mm | 8mm | |
| Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra 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 S26 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.