Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S26+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S26+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy S25 Ultra 75 · Galaxy S26+ 76 — 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 S25 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy S26+ is supported until Mar 2033 — 13 months longer than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $902 | $899 |
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2.2 Ready) |
| Rear cameras | 200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP periscope 5x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2032 | Mar 2033 |
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