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SamsungTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 19 September 2026Evaluated at £839.00

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Delivering top-tier processing performance with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a vibrant 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, this flagship device balances extreme speed and outdoor legibility. Armed with 12GB of RAM, fast 60W charging, and a commitment to 7 major OS updates, it offers long-term reliability for heavy multitasking and demanding software. However, power users should note the 256GB non-expandable storage limit, a relatively heavy 214-gram chassis, and a basic 12MP camera resolution that falls short of high-megapixel competitors at this price point.

10.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £839.00
Price-Tier Avg: 9.6/10
Rated on 19 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity12GB
Hardware Spec Score
8.5/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.4/10(Excellent)
Internal Storage256GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.4/10(Very Good)
Battery Capacity5000 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.3/10(Very Good)
Refresh Rate120Hz
Hardware Spec Score
8.3/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.2/10(Excellent)
Main Camera Resolution200MP
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Weight214g
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.7/10(Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Samsung)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£839
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✓High-End RAM Capacity12GB
Top-tier capability in this category8.5/10
•Standard Internal Storage256GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
•Standard Battery Capacity5000 mAh
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓High-End Refresh Rate120Hz
Top-tier capability in this category8.3/10
✓High-End Main Camera Resolution200MP
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
!Heavy Weight214g
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 12GB RAM deliver elite processing speeds and fluid multitasking.
  • ✓Bright 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with peak 2600 nits brightness for ideal outdoor legibility.
  • ✓Long-term software support with up to 7 major Android OS updates.
  • ✓Fast 60W wired charging restores 75% battery capacity in 30 minutes, supported by 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging.
  • ✓USB Type-C 3.2 interface with DisplayPort 1.2 output enables physical display connections.
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕256GB internal storage lacks microSD expansion, limiting capacity for massive local media libraries.
  • ✕12MP main camera sensor lacks the high-resolution detail and optical zoom flexibility found on rival flagships.
  • ✕Weight of 214 grams makes the phone noticeably heavy during prolonged single-handed use.

Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

A massive 6.9-inch 1440 x 3120 AMOLED panel renders ultra-sharp text and vibrant colors. The variable 120Hz rate maintains fluid scrolling while conserving battery during static viewing, and 2600 nits of peak brightness eliminates glare when navigating or reading outdoors.

Display typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Display diagonal6.9 inches
Display brightness2600 nits
Display glass typeCorning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
Display resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Display technologyDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Display diagonal (cm)17.5 cm
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
Display size6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2(~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Display width1440
Display height3120
Display technology marketing nameSuper Retina / AMOLED
What this metric means:

A 5000 mAh capacity keeps the device running throughout a demanding workday. Rapid 60W wired charging minimizes downtime at power outlets, while 25W wireless charging simplifies desktop power management. Reverse wireless charging provides emergency top-ups for wireless earbuds or smartwatches.

Fast chargingTrue
Battery capacity5000 mAh
Charging details60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min25W wireless (Qi2.2)4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless chargingTrue
Battery technologyLi-Ion 5000 mAh
What this metric means:

The 12MP sensor with dual pixel PDAF delivers quick, dependable focus and stable 4K video recording up to 60fps. However, compared to higher-resolution camera systems in this price segment, cropping into photos results in faster loss of fine detail.

Camera featuresHDR, HDR10+
Rear camera flashFalse
Video recording modes4K Video
Rear camera resolution (numeric)12 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric)12 MP
Rear camera description12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera description12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video capture resolution4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Rear camera resolution ()200 MP