Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S26 Ultra edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy S25+ 73 · Galaxy S26 Ultra 77 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is supported until Mar 2033 — 13 months longer than the Galaxy S25+.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy S26 Ultra at $13.62 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $849 | $1099 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits, with anti-reflective Privacy Display |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 60W wired, 25W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope |
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2032 | Mar 2033 |
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