Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Targets Gaming With 24% GPU Boost and 120Hz Display
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Updated · PC Gamer · Jun 4
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Targets Gaming With 24% GPU Boost and 120Hz Display
3 articles · Updated · PC Gamer · Jun 4
Summary
Samsung says the Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for sustained mobile gaming, pairing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip with a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display and adaptive 120Hz refresh.
Performance gains versus the S25 Ultra include a 24% GPU boost, 19% CPU uplift and 39% NPU improvement, aimed at keeping graphics-heavy games responsive and low-latency.
Thermals are a central upgrade: a larger vapour chamber and new thermal interface material improve heat dissipation by up to 21%, helping limit frame-rate drops during long sessions.
Samsung also highlights AI-led visual features—ProScaler and mDNIe—to sharpen images and improve color and contrast, alongside 16GB of RAM and a 5,000mAh battery that can charge to 75% in 30 minutes.