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Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

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· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

· 2024

Galaxy S24 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 S26 Ultra:

✓18g lighter chassis (214g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy S24 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy S24 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.9"	6.8"
Resolution & Density	3120x1440 (501 ppi)	3120x1440 (505 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,600 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 16	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2	200 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OIS + 10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	12 MP, f/2.2
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	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm	162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm
Weight	214 g	232 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	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	60W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	15W 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	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6.0	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	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	$1299	$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 S26 Ultra:

Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 45W · Lighter body: 214g (18g lighter in hand)

When to buy Galaxy S24 Ultra:

Balanced specifications with reliable hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy S26 Ultra or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.2/100 compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 45W and Lighter body: 214g (18g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 100/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy S26 Ultra or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra?

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