Galaxy M14 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2023

Galaxy M14

$249

77.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

77.6

Benchmark

Performance64/100

Camera84/100

Battery96/100

Samsung · 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 Galaxy M14:

✓12g lighter chassis (202g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$1050 lower launch MSRP ($249 vs $1299)
✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,000 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓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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Specification	Galaxy M14	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Water Drop Notch	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.6"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	720x1600 (266 ppi)	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	4 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
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 Lens	13 MP	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	202 g	214 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$249	$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 Galaxy M14:

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more) · Lighter body: 202g (12g lighter in hand)

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 77.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 0W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy M14 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy M14 or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.2/100 compared to Galaxy M14 (77.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 77.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 0W.