Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which one to get?

The Galaxy S26+ and S26 Ultra define Samsung’s premium strategy for 2026. This year, the Ultra separates itself with the Privacy Display and faster 60W charging, while the Plus offers a lighter, equally high-performance alternative. Does the Ultra’s 200MP quad-camera system justify the higher price tag, or is the Plus the smarter buy? Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life, charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews. ▶ Read our detailed text comparison https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_vs_google_pixel_10_pro_xl_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72143.php ▶ Check the phone's prices https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14457 https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14320 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Check out the full phone's specs https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.php https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_5g-14320.php ▶ Check out how the phones sound https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus_vs_galaxy_s26_ultra_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72227.php#lt ▶ Get the GSMArena.com merch here: https://merch.gsmarena.com/ ******************** 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Design and build quality 00:48 - Display test and features 01:47 - Stereo speakers test 02:09 - Under-display fingerprint reader 02:15 - Storage options 02:21 - One UI 8.5 on Android 16 02:41 - Chipset and performance 03:11 - Benchmarks 03:22 - Thermals 03:31 - Battery endurance 03:54 - Charging speed 04:19 - Camera specs 04:27 - Marker 14 04:36 - Daylight photo quality 05:13 - Low-light photo quality 05:49 - Selfies 05:57 - Selfie video quality 06:01 - Video features 06:23 - Video quality, daylight 06:42 - Video quality, low-light 07:04 - Conclusion 07:30 - Pros, S26+