The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra combines a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a versatile four-camera system, including separate 3x and 5x optical zoom lenses. According to the supplied specifications, it uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Its display features Gorilla Armor 2 protection, an anti-reflective coating and Privacy Display technology, while stylus support and Samsung DeX expand its productivity features. A 5000mAh battery supports 60W wired and 25W wireless charging, and the phone is listed as upgradeable from Android 16 to Android 17.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at a glance
| Display & construction | Performance & productivity | Cameras & charging |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 200MP main camera |
| 120Hz; 1440 × 3120 resolution | 12GB or 16GB RAM | Separate 3x and 5x optical zoom |
| Gorilla Armor 2; Privacy Display | Up to 1TB storage; stylus support | 5000mAh battery |
| IP68; Armor Aluminum 2 frame | Samsung DeX; seven major OS updates | 60W wired; 25W wireless charging |
Launch, pricing and model details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement date | February 25, 2026 |
| Release date | March 6, 2026 |
| Availability | Listed as available in the supplied information |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
| Listed prices | US$899.99 / €946.90 / £795 / ₹139,999 |
| Pricing note | Prices may vary by configuration, retailer and market |
Display and construction
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display technology | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Screen size | 6.9 inches |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| HDR support | HDR10+ |
| Rated peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density | Approximately 500 pixels per inch |
| Display area | 115.9 cm² |
| Screen-to-body ratio | Approximately 90.7% |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Anti-reflective treatment | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Privacy feature | Privacy Display |
| Dimensions | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm (6.44 × 3.07 × 0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 214g (7.55 oz) |
| Rear protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Frame | Aluminium; listed as Armor Aluminum 2 |
| Dust and water resistance | IP68: dust-tight and rated for water immersion up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes under specified test conditions |
| Stylus support | Yes |
Processor and software
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Chipset model | SM8850-1-AD |
| Manufacturing process | 3 nm |
| CPU | Octa-core: 2 × 4.74GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 840 at 1.3GHz |
| Original operating system | Android 16 |
| Listed OS upgrade | Android 17 |
| Listed user interface | Samsung One UI 9 |
| OS update support | Up to seven major Android OS updates |
| Desktop experience | Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX |
RAM and storage configurations
| Internal storage | RAM | Storage technology |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | 12GB | UFS 4.x |
| 512GB | 12GB | UFS 4.x |
| 1TB | 16GB | UFS 4.x |
Memory card support: No microSD card slot.
Quad rear camera system
| Camera | Resolution and lens | Sensor, autofocus and stabilisation |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200MP; f/1.4 aperture; 23mm wide lens | 1/1.3-inch sensor; 0.6µm pixels; multi-directional phase-detection autofocus; optical image stabilisation (OIS) |
| 3x telephoto camera | 10MP; f/2.4 aperture; 67mm lens; 3x optical zoom | 1/3.94-inch sensor; 1.0µm pixels; phase-detection autofocus; OIS |
| 5x periscope telephoto camera | 50MP; f/2.9 aperture; 111mm lens; 5x optical zoom | 1/2.52-inch sensor; 0.7µm pixels; phase-detection autofocus; OIS |
| Ultrawide camera | 50MP; f/1.9 aperture; 120° field of view | 1/2.5-inch sensor; 0.7µm pixels; dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; Super Steady video |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Lens | 23mm wide |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2 inch |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm |
| Autofocus | Dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus |
| Listed features | HDR and HDR10+ |
| 4K video | 30 or 60 frames per second |
| Full HD video | 1080p at 30 frames per second |
Rear photography and video features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Additional autofocus assistance | Laser autofocus |
| Photography and capture features | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR and panorama |
| 8K video | 24 or 30 frames per second |
| 4K video | 30, 60 or 120 frames per second |
| Full HD video | 1080p at 30, 60, 120 or 240 frames per second |
| Video HDR | 10-bit HDR and HDR10+ |
| Audio recording | Stereo sound |
| Electronic stabilisation | Gyroscope-assisted electronic image stabilisation (gyro-EIS) |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh |
| Wired charging | 60W |
| Wired charging protocol | USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Listed charging speed | 75% in 30 minutes; actual results depend on charging conditions |
| Wireless charging | 25W; Qi2.2 |
| Reverse wireless charging | 4.5W |
| Charging connector | USB Type-C |
Regional SIM configurations
| Region | Listed SIM options |
|---|---|
| International | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM; maximum of two active at a time |
| USA | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM; maximum of two active at a time |
| China | Dual Nano-SIM |
Networks and connectivity
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Network technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Individual network bands | Not specified in the supplied information |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7; tri-band; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Version 6.0; A2DP audio streaming; Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Satellite positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (BDS), Galileo and QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Ultra Wideband | UWB supported |
| USB connection | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Wired display output | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| USB peripheral support | USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
Audio, security and sensors
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Stereo speakers |
| Additional audio support | High-bitrate audio |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Ultrasonic sensor beneath the display |
| Motion sensors | Accelerometer and gyroscope |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
Reported performance and battery tests
These results come from the supplied test data and are not measurements performed by Nyongesa Sande.
| Test | Reported result | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu v10 | 2,627,986 | Overall system performance |
| AnTuTu v11 | 3,892,165 | Overall performance using a different benchmark version |
| Geekbench 6 | 11,566 | CPU performance; score type unspecified |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | Graphics performance |
| Measured display brightness | 1,480 nits | Maximum brightness recorded in the supplied test |
| Loudspeaker loudness | −25.9 LUFS; rated Very good | Measured loudness and the source’s rating |
| Battery active use score | 16 hours, 23 minutes | Endurance under the source’s active use testing method |
Scores from different benchmark versions should not be compared directly. Rated peak brightness and measured brightness are separate figures.
EU energy label and SAR
| Specification | Reported rating or value |
|---|---|
| Energy efficiency | Class A |
| Battery endurance per charge | 55 hours under EU label testing conditions |
| Rated battery cycle life | 1,200 cycles |
| Free-fall reliability | Class A; 270 falls |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Head SAR | 1.09 W/kg |
| Body SAR | 1.19 W/kg |
| EU head SAR | 1.28 W/kg |
| EU body SAR | 1.35 W/kg |
SAR means specific absorption rate. Specifications, pricing, test results and EU label ratings are based on the supplied content and have not been independently verified. Features and availability may vary by market.
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