Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the Galaxy S26 Ultra?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, 1 year apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (88.2 vs 88.2). The biggest improvements: 15w faster wired charging, 10w faster wireless charging.

Full side-by-side comparison →Galaxy S26 Ultra specs →

What you gain with the Galaxy S26 Ultra

+15W faster wired charging
+10W faster wireless charging

Spec	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Change
BeastScore (overall)	88.2	88.2	No real change
Performance score	90	90	No real change
Camera score	100	100	No real change
Battery score	86	86	No real change
Display score	90	90	No real change
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	No real change
Wired charging	45W	60W	+15W (33%)
Wireless charging	15W	25W	+10W (67%)
Screen size	6.9"	6.9"	No real change
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz	No real change
Peak brightness	2,600 nits	2,600 nits	No real change
Main camera	200 MP	200 MP	No real change
Optical zoom	5x	5x	No real change
RAM	12 GB	12 GB	No real change
Weight	218 g	214 g	No real change
Launch price	$1,299	$1,299	No real change

Upgrade if…

You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (88.2 vs 88.2). The biggest improvements: 15w faster wired charging, 10w faster wireless charging.

What is the biggest difference between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

15W faster wired charging: 45W on the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs 60W on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.