Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung’s Ultra series phones have always been the centre of attraction in the flagship world. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra launched in 2025 is the most powerful and premium phone in the market right now. But now all eyes are on the next model Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, whose leaks and rumours have already created hype. The S26 Ultra has not been officially announced, so all the details that have come out are based on leaks and analyst predictions. Let us explain to you in an easy and desi style what is the difference between the two phones and what upgrade should you expect.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Current King
The Galaxy S25 Ultra launched in January 2025 is Samsung’s current top-tier flagship. This phone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset which is built on 3nm process. Meaning both performance and efficiency are next level. The large 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display comes with 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protection. The camera department is the highlight of this phone – 200MP main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom and 50MP periscope with 5x zoom, which is a dream for photography and videography lovers. The battery is 5000mAh which supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. AI features like Circle to Search and real-time translation make it even more powerful. Talking about the price, its range in India is from ₹1,17,999 to ₹1,53,999 depending on storage variant.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rumored Future Beast
Now let’s talk about the future king. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to launch in early 2026. According to leaks, it will use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or new Exynos chipset which will be even more powerful and efficient. The display is expected to remain the same size but the refresh rate can go up to 144Hz and the brightness will be even higher. Some rumors also say that an under-display selfie camera can be seen in it. A major upgrade is expected in the camera system – Samsung may use Sony’s 200MP sensor this time with even better telephoto zoom. The battery could also be between 5000mAh and 6000mAh and the charging speed will be faster. There will be AI features and smart devices that will fully utilize the power of the new chipset. Price leaks suggest that its base variant will start at around ₹1,59,990.