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Galaxy S26 Ultra
Released 11 March 2026.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Price and Availability: general availability March 11, 2026. Announcement dated February 25, 2026. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 6.9in
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Rated battery capacity
- 4,855mAh
116 of 162 fields known.
At a glance
Geekbench multi-core
Higher than 97% of other phones.
Geekbench single-core
Higher than 95% of other phones.
General
- Series
- Galaxy S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Explore the Galaxy S26 Series lineup
- Model numbers
- SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 25 February 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- Status
- Available6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- Predecessor
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra-review-2939p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says the Galaxy S26 Ultra costs about as much as last year's S25 Ultra.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_vs_galaxy_s25_ultra_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72034.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Galaxy S26 Ultra a modest upgrade over the previous generation and the older Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Colours
- Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Silver Shadow and Pink Gold are samsung.com exclusives
- Form factor
- Bar2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Touchscreen Bar7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- OS support period (claimed)
- Not available
- Security support period (claimed)
- 7years6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Footnote 21: seven years of security updates from initial global launch. Seven OS generations is a separate claim, not years.
- Security updates until
- 28 February 20332Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 28 February 20337Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Software Support: 28 February 2033.
Body
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Height
- 163.6mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Width
- 78.1mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Thickness
- 7.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Thickness with camera bump
- Not available
- Folded dimensions
- Not available
- Weight
- 214g(7.5 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Frame
- Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Armor Aluminum frame
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Armor 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear
- Dust and water rating
- IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026
- Water resistance depth
- 1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- Water resistance time
- 30min1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- MIL-STD-810
- Not available
- SIM capacity
- Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or Dual eSIM. Two active subscriptions total.
Display
- Screen size
- 6.9in(17.5 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266.9 inch in the full rectangle, 6.7 inch accounting for the rounded corners2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Resolution
- 1440 × 3120px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Pixel density
- 498ppi
- Display type
- LTPO OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an OLED display. Exact LTPO backplane was secondary-only and is not inferred from variable refresh.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 202613Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section explicitly identifies LTPO. Exact European 12 GB/256 GB phone. Not inferred solely from adaptive refresh.
- Display type (as published)
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Max refresh rate
- 120Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Touch sampling rate
- Not available
- Instant touch sampling
- Not available
- Display brightness (typical, claimed)
- Not available
- Outdoor brightness (claimed)
- Not available
- Peak display brightness (claimed)
- 2,600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026FAQ: peak brightness of 2600 nits6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Specifications display table, peak 2600 nits. Window not specified.
- Minimum brightness
- Not available
- Colour depth per channel
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage
- Not available
- HDR playback formats
- HLG, HDR10, HDR10+13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features table lists HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+. Display explicitly denies Dolby Vision. Recording HDR is separate.
- PWM dimming frequency
- Not available
- Always-on display
- Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Always On Display section page 135.
- Front camera cutout
- Punch hole1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole
- Cover screen size
- Not available
- Cover screen resolution
- Not available
- Cover screen refresh rate
- Not available
- Cover screen type
- Not available
Platform
- OS at launch
- Android 166Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- Software
- One UI 8.51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026One UI 8.5 section on the page6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- Latest stable OS (verified)
- Not available
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison explicitly names Exynos 2600 for S26 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy for Ultra.
- CPU cores
- 82Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison: S26 Deca-Core, Ultra Octa-Core.
- CPU configuration
Count Core Max clock (GHz) 2 Qualcomm Oryon Prime 4.74 6 Qualcomm Oryon Performance 3.6 Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Gen-5-product-brief.pdfRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.- Max CPU clock
- 4.74GHz
- NPU performance
- Not available
Memory
- RAM
- 12, 16GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory for exact 1 TB SKU: Memory_(GB) 16.
- RAM type
- Not available
- Storage (nominal)
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker lists 1 TB. Normalized exactly using decimal SI units: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. Nominal advertised capacity, not usable storage or inferred GiB.12Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory: Storage (TB) 1. Exact SI conversion gives 1000 GB, not the 984.0 GB available storage cell.
- Storage type
- Not available
- Max card size
- Not available
Rear cameras
- Physical rear cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Sensor optical format Autofocus OIS Optical zoom Main 200 1.4 1/1.3" Not available Yes Not available Ultrawide 50 1.9 1/2.52" Not available Not available Not available Telephoto 10 2.4 1/3.94" Dual Pixel PDAF Yes 3× Periscope telephoto 50 2.9 1/2.52" Not available Yes 5× Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker gives 200 MP F1.4, 50 MP F2.9, 50 MP F1.9, 10 MP F2.4, AF and OIS, Optical Zoom 3x and 5x The 5x 50 MP row takes the periscope role so it stays distinct from the 3x telephoto row.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Rear Camera comparison: physical wide/ultrawide/tele lenses, resolution, aperture, sensor format and OIS. Quad Pixel names do not prove Quad PD autofocus. Unsupported phase-detection subtype, focal lengths and sensor model codes removed.- Number of rear cameras
- 4
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Longest physical-lens optical zoom
- 5×
- Maximum photo digital zoom
- 100×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026100x Space Zoom: 10x optical quality zoom plus digital zoom with Super Resolution2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Flash
- Rear flash4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Model-specific layout pages 6-9 labels the flash, matching the rear camera illustration. Type is LED in the product diagrams/launch specifications.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Camera table: Rear Camera - Flash Yes. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated in this table, so they are not guessed.
- Camera features
- Horizon Lock1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Camera, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock. Original secondary-only Laser AF/auto-HDR/Best Face list removed.
- Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px) Height (px) Highest capture rate (fps) 7680 4320 30 3840 2160 120 1920 1080 240 Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.- Max video resolution
- 7680 × 4320px
- Recorded video HDR formats
- Not available
- Video recording codecs
- HEVC, H.264, APV4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 76, Videos, Video format: HEVC/H.264. APV is Ultra-only, corroborated by the release announcement. Playback container list is not used.
Front camera
- Front cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Sensor optical format Autofocus Main 12 2.2 1/3.2" Dual Pixel PDAF Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Front Camera comparison: 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2 inch, autofocus, Dual Pixel. Pixel size, focal length and sensor model not published.- Maximum front video rate per resolution
Width (px) Height (px) Highest capture rate (fps) 3840 2160 60 - Front autofocus
- Yes
Audio
- Stereo speakers
- Yes7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- 3.5 mm jack
- No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.
Network
- Network
- GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD/TDD and 5G sub-6. Stored GSM/LTE/5G are direct claims. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD/TDD and 5G sub-6. Stored GSM/LTE/5G are direct claims. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.
- 2G bands
- GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
- 3G bands
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
- 4G bands
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
- 5G bands
- N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
- 5G modes
- Not available
- Maximum modem download rate
- Not available
- Satellite
- Not available
- Wi-Fi calling
- Not available
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Bluetooth
- 6.02Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Bluetooth audio codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. SSC is expanded to Samsung Seamless Codec. No chipset capability list is substituted.
- NFC
- Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Ultra-wideband
- Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Connector
- USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- USB data standard
- USB 3.2 Gen 12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- IR blaster
- Not available
- FM radio
- Not available
Features and sensors
- Fingerprint
- Ultrasonic, under-display13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices section explicitly describes ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display.
- Face unlock
- Not available
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Extra buttons
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Rated battery capacity
- 4,855mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: rated capacity is 4855 mAh. The typical value 5000 mAh is the marketed figure (IEC 61960)5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026English fiche item 10, exact European /DS model rated capacity.
- Battery capacity (typical)
- 5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026
- Rated battery energy
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Use case Hours (h) Video playback 31 Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Battery spec: up to 30 h S26, 31 h Ultra. Local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE default settings.- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
- 60W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026FAQ: Super Fast Charging 3.0 raises power from 45 W to 60 W, up to 75% in around 30 minutes6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026
- Wired charging standards
- Quick Charge 2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Official launch specifications charging footnote: compatible with QC2.0, AFC and PD. USB PD revision/PPS were secondary-only.
- Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
- Not available
- Wireless standards
- Qi2 Ready (magnetic case required)10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 8 October 2026Article explains all Galaxy S26 models are Qi2 Ready and require a magnetic case. Not full native-magnet Qi2 certification.
- Built-in alignment magnets
- No10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 8 October 2026Galaxy S26 family lacks built-in magnets. The separately sold case supplies magnetic alignment.
- Reverse wireless output power
- Not available
- Reverse wired
- Not available
- Included adapter rated power
- Not available
Measured
- Geekbench multi-core
- 11,563points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra Geekbench 6 comparison row, multi-core 11563. Same unreported configuration and software limits as single-core.
- Mixed-use battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
- Not available
EU label and regulatory
- EU energy classA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026
- Drop resistance classA5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026
- Repairability classC5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026
- Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
- 55h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 8, published whole hours under EU standardized test.
- Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
- 1,200cycles2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 12005EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 9, default settings minimum cycles. Not a normal usage guarantee.
- SAR head (US)
- Not available
- SAR body (US)
- Not available
- SAR head (EU)
- Not available
- SAR body (EU)
- Not available
- Hearing aid compatibility
- Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Services and Applications: Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support, ASHA. This is a supported coupling protocol, not a numerical M/T rating.
In the box
- In the box
- Galaxy S26 Ultra, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C data cable, SIM ejector tool, Quick guide, Energy label3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Delivery contents table for European devices. S Pen is included only with Ultra. No charger.
Links
- Product page
- www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specs2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Manual
- downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdf4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026European S26/S26+/Ultra user manual, Android 16, Rev 1.0. Model-specific layouts pages 6-9 and camera settings page 76.
- EPREL registration number
- 24885935EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 24 months.
Compare with
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | Launch price (EU) | RAM | Storage (nominal) | Storage type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-S948B/DS | €1,449 | 12 GB | 256 GB | UFS 4.0 |
| SM-S948B/DS | Not available | 12 GB | 512 GB | Not available |
| SM-S948B/DS | Not available | 16 GB | 1 TB | Not available |
Sources
We read 15 sources for this phone. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specs
- EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdf
- Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail
- Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail
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PredecessorSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra





