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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.8 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
KSh 121,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 214 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.X.
KSh 124,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 5,000 mAh battery, IP68 rating and 200 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger choice: it charges faster (60 W), charges faster wirelessly (25 W), has a faster processor (up to 4.74 GHz vs 3.39 GHz) and is lighter (214 g) and slimmer, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra only has a premium titanium build with a glass back.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
About 6.8 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
About 6.9 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
UFS 4.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
UFS 4.X

Charging

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
45 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
60 W rated wired charging power

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
12 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Up to 16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

  • Titanium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and glass back).

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Faster rated wired charging: 60 W (vs 45 W).
  • Faster processor: up to 4.74 GHz (vs 3.39 GHz).
  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 214 g (vs 232 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.9 mm thick (vs 8.6 mm).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Display6.8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 505 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 500 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
Memory12 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Charging45 W wired, 15 W wireless charging60 W wired, 25 W wireless charging
Weight232 g214 g
SoftwareAndroid 14, 7 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16, 7 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Announced2024, January 172026, February 25
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, January 24Available. Released 2026, March 06
Model numbersSM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DSSM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS
SAR1.26 W/kg (head)     0.62 W/kg (body)1.09 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.06 W/kg (head)     1.30 W/kg (body)1.28 W/kg (head)     1.35 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Dimensions162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in)163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)214 g (7.55 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2)Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Stylus supportStylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)Stylus

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
DisplayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla ArmorCorning Gorilla Armor 2
Display featuresDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) DX anti-reflective coatingDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ProcessorQualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 750 (1 GHz)Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
RAM12GB12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.X
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Rear camera200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video200 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
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Rear camera featuresLaser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaLaser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR, HDR10+HDR, HDR10+
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
BatteryLi-Ion 5000 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless (Qi); 4.5W reverse wireless25W wireless (Qi2.2); 4.5W reverse wireless
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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· 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
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMAGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
Network speedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5GHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor Aluminum 2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsTitanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium OrangeCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Desktop modeSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2627986 (v10), 3892165 (v11) GeekBench: 11566 (v6) 3DMark: 7744 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1447 nits max brightness (measured)1480 nits max brightness (measured)
CameraPhoto / Video—
Loudspeaker-24.6 LUFS (Very good)-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
BatteryActive use score 13:49hActive use score 16:23h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Energy—Class A
Battery—55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra makes sense if you want a premium titanium build with a glass back.

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