Updated
Updated · The Times of India · Jun 15
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Starts at Rs 130,999, Tops S25 Ultra With 4.74GHz Chip
Updated
Updated · The Times of India · Jun 15

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Starts at Rs 130,999, Tops S25 Ultra With 4.74GHz Chip

3 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jun 15

Summary

  • Rs 130,999 is the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s starting price in India, versus Rs 99,999 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with the new model also offering a 1TB variant at Rs 180,999.
  • A faster octa-core processor—up to 4.74GHz and 3.6GHz versus 4.47GHz and 3.5GHz on the S25 Ultra—marks the clearest hardware upgrade, alongside Bluetooth 6.0 replacing Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Most core specs stay unchanged: both phones carry a 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP rear camera setup, 3120 x 1440 Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, 120Hz refresh rates, S Pen support and up to 31 hours of video playback.
  • The S26 Ultra is slightly larger and lighter at 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm and 214g, compared with the S25 Ultra’s 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm body and 218g weight.
  • The comparison suggests Samsung’s latest Ultra focuses on incremental performance, connectivity and design refinements rather than major camera or battery changes.

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