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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Smartphone Released

Display diagonal
6.90 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh

AnTuTu

Measured device performance

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

v12 · Android · 2026-10 · Total

3,722,911* points · monthly average
CPU
1,157,015*
GPU
1,352,860*
MEM
468,652*
UX
744,384*

Galaxy S26 Ultra · 12+256 GB
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC

More measured configurations (1)
  • Galaxy S26 Ultra · 12+256 GB · v12 · Android · 2026-093,748,209*

* Sample counts are unreported. Compare only the same AnTuTu version and platform. CPU/GPU sub-scores belong to the named device configuration; cooling, memory and software affect results.

Benchmark results

  • 3DMark · version unreported · Wild Life Extreme7,744* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • AnTuTu · 11 · Unspecified workload3,892,165* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • AnTuTu · 10 · Unspecified workload2,627,986* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Geekbench · 6 · Unspecified workload11,566* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

AnTuTu / cpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

1,157,829* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / cpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

1,157,015* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / gpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

1,384,347* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / gpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

1,352,860* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / memAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

465,236* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / memAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

468,652* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / totalAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

3,748,209* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / totalAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

3,722,911* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / uxAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

740,797* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256
AnTuTu / uxAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

744,384* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tested chip
S-8 Elite Gen 5 OC
Evaluated configuration
12+256

Display

Display diagonal
6.90 in
Display pixel density
500 ppi*
Resolution
3120x1440
Panel
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Horizontal pixels
1,440 px
Vertical pixels
3,120 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.90 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,440 px*
    Vertical pixels
    3,120 px*
    Technology
    Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)*
    Maximum refresh rate
    120 Hz*

Processing & platform

Processor
Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)*
Graphics
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)*

CPU core groups

  • Oryon V3 Phoenix L*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    4.74 GHz*
  • Oryon V3 Phoenix M*
    Cores
    6*
    Listed frequency
    3.62 GHz*

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 12 GB RAM / 256 GB*
    Memory
    12 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*
  • 12 GB RAM / 512 GB*
    Memory
    12 GB*
    Capacity
    512 GB*
  • 16 GB RAM / 1 TB*
    Memory
    16 GB*
    Capacity
    1 TB*

Memory options

  • 12 GB
    Capacity
    12 GB
  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Storage options

  • 256 GB
    Capacity
    256 GB
  • 512 GB
    Capacity
    512 GB
  • 1024 GB
    Capacity
    1,024 GB
  • 1 TB*
    Capacity
    1 TB*

Cameras

  • Main
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 17.0* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 72 mm² · Sensor area and aperture Sensor area index: 8.3*
    Aperture
    1.40 f-number
    Resolution
    200 MP
    Role
    main
    Sensor model
    Samsung S5KHP2
    Stabilization
    OIS
  • Ultrawide
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2 f-number
    Resolution
    50 MP
    Role
    ultrawide
    Stabilization
    No OIS
  • Telephoto
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number
    Resolution
    10 MP
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    Role
    telephoto
    Stabilization
    OIS
  • Telephoto
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.90 f-number
    Resolution
    50 MP
    Optical zoom
    5 x
    Role
    telephoto
    Stabilization
    OIS
  • Selfie
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 1.1* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 Nominal format · 4:3 estimate
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    12 MP
    Role
    selfie
    Optical format
    1/3.2*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Area/aperture estimates assume equal scene brightness and exposure time; full frame at f/2 = 100. Nominal-format estimates assume 4:3. Lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are not included.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
5,000 mAh

Charging

  • Wired
    Rated charging power
    60 W
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
  • Wireless
    Rated charging power
    25 W
    Technology
    wireless*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • barometer*
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB-C 3.2

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)*
Height
163.60 mm
Width
78.10 mm
Thickness
7.90 mm
Weight
214 g
Ingress protection
IP68

Colors

  • Black*
  • Cobalt Violet*
  • Pink Gold*
  • Silver Shadow*
  • Sky Blue*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Galaxy S26 Ultra*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 68 fields
Battery · Charging
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 5000 mAh*
Body · Build
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)*
Body · Features
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame*
Body · 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*
Body · Weight
214 g (7.55 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Features
DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6*
Display · Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)*
EU LABEL · Battery
55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles*
EU LABEL · Energy
Class A*
EU LABEL · Free fall
Class A (270 falls)*
EU LABEL · Repairability
Class C*
Features · Features
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
Launch · Announced
2026, February 25*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2026, March 06*
Main Camera · Features
Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama*
Main Camera · Quad
200 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*
Main Camera · Video
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS*
Memory · Card slot
No*
Memory · Features
UFS 4.X*
Memory · Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold*
Misc · Models
SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS*
Historical price
₹ 116,000 / $ 979.00 / £ 795.00 / € 929.00*
Misc · SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International*
Network · 5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International*
Network · Features
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 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 · Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G*
Network · Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G*
Our Tests · Battery
Active use score 16:23h*
Our Tests · Display
1480 nits max brightness (measured)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
-25.9 LUFS (Very good)*
Our Tests · Performance
AnTuTu: 2627986* (v10), 3892165* (v11) GeekBench: 11566* (v6) 3DMark: 7744* (Wild Life Extreme)
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)*
Platform · OS
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5*
Selfie camera · Features
HDR, HDR10+*
Selfie camera · Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF*
Selfie camera · Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
No*
Sound · Features
High-bitrate audio support*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    AnTuTu
    version
    10
    score
    2,627,986*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    AnTuTu
    version
    11
    score
    3,892,165*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    6
    score
    11,566*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    3DMark
    score
    7,744*
    unit
    points
    workload
    Wild Life Extreme
    version
    Not reported
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Camera optical formats
Front selfie
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Optical format
1/3.2*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
60.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Wireless
Rated charging power
25.0* W
Technology
wireless*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Reverse wireless
Rated charging power
4.5* W
Technology
reverse wireless*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Cobalt Violet
Cobalt Violet*
Sky Blue
Sky Blue*
Black
Black*
White
White*
Silver Shadow
Silver Shadow*
Pink Gold
Pink Gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.9* in
Horizontal pixels
1,440* px
Vertical pixels
3,120* px
Technology
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)*
Maximum refresh rate
120.0* Hz
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
12 GB
Capacity
12.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
512 GB
Capacity
512.0* GB
1 TB
Capacity
1.0* TB
12 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
12.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
12 GB RAM / 512 GB
Memory
12.0* GB
Capacity
512.0* GB
16 GB RAM / 1 TB
Memory
16.0* GB
Capacity
1.0* TB
CPU core groups
Oryon V3 Phoenix L
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
4.74* GHz
Oryon V3 Phoenix M
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
3.62* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
200.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.4* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Rear telephoto
Resolution
10.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
telephoto*
Aperture
2.4* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Optical zoom
3.0* x
Rear periscope
Resolution
50.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
periscope*
Aperture
2.9* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Optical zoom
5.0* x
Rear ultrawide
Resolution
50.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
ultrawide*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
barometer
barometer*

* Provisional data