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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraKSh 123,000 – KSh 175,000Buy now
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FeatureSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
PriceKSh 123,000 – KSh 175,000KSh 123,000 – KSh 175,000
Display6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
RAM12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB)12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB)
Storage1TB, 256GB, 512GB1TB, 256GB, 512GB
Rear camera200 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 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
BatteryLi-Ion 5000 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Weight214 g (7.55 oz)214 g (7.55 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

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General

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra—
Announced2026, February 25—

Design

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Dimensions163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight214 g (7.55 oz)214 g (7.55 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Stylus supportBuilt-in stylus (S Pen)Built-in stylus (S Pen)

Display

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Display6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
Display featuresDX anti-reflective coating; Privacy DisplayDX anti-reflective coating; Privacy Display

Performance

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz)Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)

Memory & Storage

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
RAM12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB)12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB)
Storage1TB, 256GB, 512GB1TB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.XUFS 4.X
Expandable storageNoNo

Cameras

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Rear camera200 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 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, 23mm (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, Best Face, Horizon Lock, 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, 10-bit HDR, 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

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
BatteryLi-Ion 5000 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless

Software

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Operating systemAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 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

Connectivity

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, 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

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Desktop modeSamsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeXSamsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX

Audio

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio support

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