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Samsung's latest premium smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may have a lot in common with its predecessor, but how does it compare to a two-generation-old device -- especially when it has the same camera megapixels and battery capacity?
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If you have a Galaxy S24 Ultra and are wondering how the new Galaxy S26 Ultra compares, there are some major differences worth noting. Unsurprisingly, the new Samsung phone isn't any cheaper -- but it brings a few quality-of-life upgrades that could be worth it for many users. Let's take a look.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Display 6.9" AMOLED with 120Hz and Privacy Display 6.8" QHD AMOLED 120Hz Weight 214 grams 232 grams Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 for Galaxy Dimensions 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9mm 79 x 162.3 x 8.6mm Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Battery 5,000mah with 60W wired charging 5,000mAh with 45 wired charging Camera 200MP wide / 50MP telephoto (5x) / 10MP telephoto (3x) / 50 MP ultrawide / 12MP front 200MP wide / 50MP telephoto (5x) / 10MP telephoto (3x) / 50 MP ultrawide / 12MP front Price n/a n/a
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