| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
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| MSRP | $1299.99 | $799.99 |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jan 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Samsung, Amazon | Samsung, Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Latest OS update? | - | - |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.9″ | 6.2″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 3120×1440 | 2340×1080 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 500 PPI | 416 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 4.74 GHz | 3.39 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 12 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 256 | 512 | 1024 | 128 | 256 | 512 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP Periscope + 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× + 3× | 3× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | 24/30 fps | 24/30 fps |
| 4K video? | 30/60/120 fps | 30/60/120 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face unlock | Face unlock |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6e |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 60 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging? | 25 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Punch hole | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Under display | Under display |
| Special design features? | Built-in stylus storage, Privacy Display | - |
| Color options: | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Black, Gray, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Blue |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.36×7.81×0.79 | 14.70×7.06×0.76 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.44×3.07×0.31 | 5.79×2.78×0.30 |
| Weight (gram): | 214 | 167 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.55 | 5.89 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool | SIM tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | SM-S948, SM-S9480 | SM-S921 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User guide |
| Official site link: | Samsung.com | Samsung.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Samsung, Amazon | Samsung, Amazon |
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