If you’re thinking about upgrading your phone and considering Samsung’s new flagship lineup, you might be wondering which one to get: the Galaxy S26 or Galaxy S26 Ultra. From a price perspective, there’s a common assumption that the more expensive phone is going to deliver better camera performance — but you might be surprised.
That’s why I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 to uncover how their cameras actually perform. From a specs standpoint, the Galaxy S26 Ultra has the more appealing hardware, consisting of a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x telephoto, and 12MP selfie camera. But you can’t count out the standard Galaxy S26, which features a triple camera setup made up of a 50MP main shooter, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP selfie camera.
