The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), delivering top-tier performance for its class, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2026).
2026 · Upper-mid-range · Android 16
Overall
A+
Performance
A+
Display
A+
Battery
B
Camera
A+
Charging
B
Software
B+
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.9" · 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
RAM12GB | 16GB
Storage1TB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera200 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) — handles any app or game
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓200 MP main camera — ultra-high-resolution for detailed photos and cropping
✓Razor-sharp 500 PPI display — text and images look crisp
⊗ Cons
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2026, February 25
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
OS
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
