Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs S26 Ultra

The Samsung S26 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen, so it's smaller than the S26 Ultra but still larger than most other smartphones. Due to its size, the S26 Plus is harder to control with 1 hand. On the upside, you can comfortably watch movies and series on the screen. An S Pen stylus isn't included with the Samsung S26 Plus.

The Samsung S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch screen, so it's even larger than the S26 Plus. This means it's less comfortably to hold in 1 hand, but you have extra space to watch movies and series. The larger screen is also useful when you're using multiple apps at the same time. An S Pen stylus is included with the Samsung S26 Ultra, so you can edit photos and videos extra accurately.

There are 3 cameras on the back of the Samsung S26 Plus: a standard lens, wide-angle lens, and telephoto lens. You can take sharp photos in almost any situation that way, even when there's little light. With the telephoto lens, you can zoom in 3 times without quality loss. You can also record smooth and sharp 8K videos with the S26 Plus.

You can find 4 cameras on the back of your Samsung S26 Ultra: a standard lens, wide-angle lens, and 2 telephoto lenses. That way, you can take razor-sharp photos. Thanks to the larger image sensor, you can capture even more details in low light. With the 2 telephoto lenses, you can zoom in 3 and 5 times optically without your photos getting less sharp. You can also record in sharp 8K resolution with the Samsung S26 Ultra.

The Samsung S26 Plus doesn't have a built-in privacy screen like the S26 Ultra, but it does have a bright OLED display. That's useful if you're watching a video together or showing a photo, because others can see your screen well as well. If you want more privacy on the train or at the office, use a separate privacy screen protector. This makes the image darker from the sides, while you can still read the screen fine from the front.

The Samsung S26 Ultra has a special privacy screen. If you turn this function on, you can see the screen well when you're right in front of the smartphone but much less clearly from the sides. That's useful on the train, bus, or at the office, as the people next to you can't just see your messages, email, or banking details on your screen. Don't you need the extra privacy for now and want the brightest screen possible? Turn off the function in the settings just as easily.