Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Name: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Brand: Samsung

Display6.9" 1440 x 3120 pixels

ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

Main camera200MP

Battery5000 mAh

8.8GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

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

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International

Speed

HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Launch

Announced

2026, February 25

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)

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

Durability

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame

Display

Type

Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)

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

Platform

Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5

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)

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

2627986

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Type

UFS 4.X

Main Camera

Modules

200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

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

Selfie Camera

Module

12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF

Features

HDR, HDR10+ · 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Charging

Fast Charging up to 60 W, Wireless: Qi Charger power 25 W

Misc

Colors

Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold

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)

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

performance

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 2.6M AnTuTuThe octa-core processor runs heavy games like Genshin Impact and Pubg Mobile at high settings without frame drops.

display

6.9" LTPO AMOLED, 2600 nits peakAt 2600 nits peak brightness, you can read text and view photos in direct sunlight without squinting, and the 120 Hz refresh keeps scrolling smooth.

camera

200MP main, 3x and 5x optical zoomThe 200MP f/1.4 wide lens captures fine detail in low light, while dual telephoto lenses let you frame distant subjects without losing sharpness.

battery

5000 mAh, about 16–18 hours mixed useThe 5000 mAh battery should last a full day of messages, calls, browsing, and a few hours of video before you need to charge.

charging

60W wired, roughly 30–45 minutes full60W fast charging gets you from empty to 100 percent in about 30 to 45 minutes, while the 25W wireless option takes longer but works hands-free.

durability

IP68, Gorilla Armor 2 glassIP68 rating lets it survive dust and 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes, and the Gorilla Armor 2 front glass resists scratches better than standard Gorilla Glass.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design81

Display95

Performance100

Camera91

Battery64

Value88

GoSolo Verdict

The S26 Ultra is a bulky, feature-rich Android flagship with a genuinely bright display, capable 200MP camera with useful zoom reach, and the speed to match its price. Whether it justifies the weight and cost over lighter rivals depends on whether you shoot often and want Samsung's ecosystem locked in.

Strengths · 4

200MP f/1.4 wide and dual optical zoom (3x and 5x) hit a real gap—you get fine detail in shadows and can frame distant subjects without software tricks
6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED at 2600 nits peak brightness is bright enough to actually use in sunlight, and 120Hz scrolling feels smooth
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 handles games and heavy apps without lag; this is proper flagship silicon with room to spare
IP68 rating plus Gorilla Armor 2 glass mean it tolerates drops, dust, and water better than most—real durability if you work outdoors

Trade-offs · 3

214 grams is genuinely heavy for a phone; after an hour in hand your arm notices it
60W wired charging is standard now, not fast by 2026 rivals—expect competitors at this price to hit 100W+
No microSD slot and internal storage jumps from 256GB to 512GB, forcing a $100+ bump for anyone wanting breathing room