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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Which One Should You Pick

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Which One Should You Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup has three solid choices: S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. The base S26 is a great all-around phone with strong speed and battery life. The S26 Plus adds a bigger screen and longer battery life, a good step up for most people.

The S26 Ultra tops them with the largest display, strongest cameras, and best zoom. All three run the same core software and feel smooth in daily use. If you want the best features go with the Ultra. If you want balance pick the Plus. If you want value the base S26 still delivers.

	Samsung Galaxy S26 5G Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G

Price	د.إ3,599.00 د.إ4,299.00 د.إ5,099.00
Our Rating	9.7 9.7 9.7
Brand	Samsung Samsung Samsung
Category	Mobiles Mobiles Mobiles

Build

OS	Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
UI	One UI 8.5 One UI 8.5 One UI 8.5
Dimensions	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in) 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in) 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight	167 g (5.89 oz) 190 g (6.70 oz) 214 g (7.55 oz)
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	· 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 · 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 · 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
Colors	Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold

Frequency

2G Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G Band	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Band	LTE LTE LTE
5G Band	SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Processor

CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 840 - US/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW Adreno 840 - US/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW Adreno 840

Display

Technology	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size	6.3 inches, 96.5 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) 6.7 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) 6.9 inches, 116.9 cm2 (~91.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density) 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)
Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Extra Features	DX anti-reflective coating

Memory

Built-in

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.X 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.X 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.X

Camera

Main	Triple 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video Triple 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video Quad 200 MP, f/1.4, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, (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
Features	Features Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS Features Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS Features Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front	Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Features HDR, HDR10+ Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Features HDR, HDR10+ Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Features HDR, HDR10+ Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Connectivity

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio	No No No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Data	HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Audio	Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack No High-bitrate audio support Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack No High-bitrate audio support Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack No High-bitrate audio support
Browser	HTML5 HTML5 HTML5
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Games	Built-in + Downloadable Built-in + Downloadable Built-in + Downloadable
Extra	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum 2 frame IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum 2 frame IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion 4300 mAh Li-Ion 4900 mAh Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless 45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless