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Samsung S26 Ultra 5G wins overall on verified performance.
Samsung S26 Ultra 5G has the stronger verified performance score and a slightly better value-for-money score. Samsung S24 Ultra 5G is Rs 5,000 cheaper, but the verified battery, camera, and display scores are tied. With no verified software-update support data, the overall choice mainly comes down to performance versus price.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
Key specifications
A compact view of the most useful verified hardware details.
| Specification | Samsung S26 Ultra 5G | Samsung S24 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.9 inch | 6.8 inch |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rear camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 |
Specifications comparison
Every specification is aligned horizontally so differences are easy to scan.
| Feature | Samsung S26 Ultra 5G | Samsung S24 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | ₹124,999 | ₹119,999 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.9-inch AMOLED 120Hz | 6.8-inch AMOLED 120Hz |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | — |
| Main Camera | 200MP | 200MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| OIS | No | No |
| Operating System | — | — |
| 5G | true | true |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Samsung S26 Ultra 5G | Samsung S24 Ultra 5G | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.5 | 9.2 | — |
| Display | 8.6 | 8.6 | — |
| Battery | 6.3 | 6.3 | — |
| Camera | 7 | 7 | — |
| Software & Updates | — | — | — |
| Value for Money | 4.9 | 4.7 | — |
Best for
Quick recommendations based on different buyer priorities.
Choose Samsung S26 Ultra 5G if verified performance matters most. It has the higher Performance score and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
No clear verified camera winner is available. The camera scores are tied and the verified front/rear megapixel data is the same on both phones.
No clear verified battery winner is available. Both phones have 5,000 mAh batteries and the battery scores are tied.
No clear verified display winner is available. The display scores are tied, and the only size difference is a small 0.1-inch gap.
Choose Samsung S26 Ultra 5G if you want the slightly better verified value-for-money score. It offers the stronger score despite the higher price.
No verified software or update-support data is available, so there is not enough evidence to recommend one device for long-term use.
Choose Samsung S24 Ultra 5G if you want the lower current price while keeping the same verified battery, camera, display, RAM, and storage figures as the other phone.
Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
Camera
Display
Software
Performance
Winner: Samsung S26 Ultra 5GBattery And Charging
Value
Winner: Samsung S26 Ultra 5GBattery
Pros and cons
Device-specific strengths and limitations from the comparison data.
Samsung S26 Ultra 5G
- ✓ Excellent verified performance profile
- • Some specifications are not yet verified: software
Samsung S24 Ultra 5G
- ✓ Excellent verified performance profile
- • Some specifications are not yet verified: software
Which one should you buy?
Choose Samsung S26 Ultra 5G if
- • Gaming or top-tier performance matters
Choose Samsung S24 Ultra 5G if
- • Gaming or top-tier performance matters
Best choice by buyer type
Price to performance
Calculated from current price and a comparable set of verified comparison categories.
Calculated from current price and a comparable set of verified comparison categories.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best overall among Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (Cobalt Violet, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G (Titanium Yellow, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM)?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (Cobalt Violet, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) leads on the verified overall data used in this comparison.
Which phone is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (Cobalt Violet, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) leads on the verified performance data used in this comparison.
Which phone has the best camera?
There is not enough verified camera data to name a reliable winner yet.
Which phone gives better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (Cobalt Violet, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) leads on the verified value-for-money data used in this comparison.
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