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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Outcome-based comparison: Which phone should you buy?
Devices (2)
Overall Outcome Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Leads in 1 of 6 categories (17% of evaluated outcomes)
Performance
Tied
Camera
Tied
Battery
Tied
Ecosystem
Tied
Value
Tied
Price and value
Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra worth KSh 5,000 more than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
What the extra KSh 5,000 buys, from each phone's published specifications.
With the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Wired charging: 60W wired charging vs 45W wired charging
- Weight: 214 g vs 218 g
With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- •Price: KSh 5,000 less
- •Main camera: Same 200 MP
- •Optical zoom: Same 5x optical zoom
- •Video: Same 8K video
- •Battery: Same 5,000 mAh
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if wired charging and weight matter most to you. Otherwise the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs KSh 5,000 less.
Outcome Scores
We translate specs into real-world results. Click any category to review our verified testing rationale.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Flagship-tier
100
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Flagship-tier
100
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Top tier
100
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Top tier
100
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Excellent Endurance
86
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Excellent Endurance
86
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Top tier
87
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Top tier
87
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Fair Value
65
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Fair Value
65
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Should You Buy It?
Direct buying guidance for each phone in this matchup.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Buy if you're a...
- •Power users, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier speed
- •Photography enthusiasts who want pro-level shots in any lighting
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Skip if...
- •You need a solid device under KES 80,000 — better value options exist
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Buy if you're a...
- •Power users, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier speed
- •Photography enthusiasts who want pro-level shots in any lighting
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Skip if...
- •You need a solid device under KES 80,000 — better value options exist
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