Galaxy M34 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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· 2023

Galaxy M34

$249

86.4/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

86.4

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery96/100

· 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 M34:

✓15g lighter chassis (199g) 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 M34	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.5"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (396 ppi)	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,000 nits peak	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 13	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 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, f/1.8	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	8 MP, f/2.2	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, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.6 x 77.7 x 9 mm	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	199 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	25W wired fast charging	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 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.1	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	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 M34:

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more) · Lighter body: 199g (15g lighter in hand)

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 86.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 25W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy M34 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy M34 or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.2/100 compared to Galaxy M34 (86.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 86.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 25W.