This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display, 45W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra features a slightly larger 6.9-inch display, 5x optical zoom, 60W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display |
6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1440 x 3088 Pixels 501 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.3:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 1,750nits peak brightness, and punch-hole
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6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1440 x 3120 Pixels, 498 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Armor 2, LTPO 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2600nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Privacy Display, and punch-hole S-Pen Stylus |
| Size | 78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9 mm | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 214 g |
| Build | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Titanium frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream | Black, White, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra has a larger, sharper, and brighter display. It also has better build materials and is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz , 4x Cortex-A715/710 @ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.74GHz & 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB or 16GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 13 with One Ui 5.1 | Android 16 with One UI 8.5; up to 7 major OS upgrades |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 200MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Laser AF, multi-dir. Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 10MP Periscope Telephoto (f/4.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 10x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording with HDR10+ & EIS, 100x Space Zoom |
Quad Cameras: 200MP Main Camera (f/1.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 50MP Ultrawide (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom) 10MP Telephoto (Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording, OIS/EIS video stabilization, Laser Autofocus |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has longer 10x optical zoom. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS (tri-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes with Samsung DeX | Yes (USB 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2), Samsung DeX (desktop experience) and Wireless Samsung DeX |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio and Stereo Dual Speakers tuned by AKG | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra
Based on the specs, it has DisplayPort support and USB 3.2 connectivity. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging (65% in 30 minutes), 10W wireless charging |
60W Fast Charging (75% in 30 minutes) 25W Wireless Charging (Magnetic, Qi 2.2) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱81,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱89,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱103,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
₱86,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱100,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines ₱121,990.00 - Official price of 16GB+1TB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 2, 2023 | February 26, 2026 |
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