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Ace 2 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Ace 2
· 2023

Ace 2

Price on request
86.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
86.8
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera84/100
Battery90/100
Galaxy S26 Ultra
· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299
88.2/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
88.2
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera100/100
Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Ace 2:
  • ✓12g lighter chassis (202g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.74" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:
  • ✓$8700 lower launch MSRP ($1299 vs $9999)
  • ✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationAce 2Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechAM-OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size6.74"6.9"
Resolution & Density1240x2772 (451 ppi)3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A2,600 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 13Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory18 GB12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50.1 MP200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide CameraN/A50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens15.9 MP12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.4 x 74.3 x 8.7 mm163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight202 g214 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging100W wired fast charging60W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.36.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB-C 3.2
NFCYesYes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on request$1299
Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S26 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S26 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 100/100 camera rating.

When to buy Ace 2:
Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 60W · More system memory: 18GB RAM vs max 12GB
When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:
Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 86.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50.1 MP
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Ace 2 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: Ace 2 or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.2/100 compared to Ace 2 (86.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 86.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50.1 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Ace 2 and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Ace 2 is equipped with a 6.74-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Ace 2 and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Ace 2 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 100/100.

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