Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Lab Test Results: Performance, Camera, Battery & Verdict

Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: March 2026 | Price: ₹124,999 (approx.)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Lab Test Summary

Overall Score: 9.0/10
Performance Score: 9.3/10
Battery Score: 8.5/10
Camera Score: 8.9/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Key Strengths and Limitations

Strengths
Refined ergonomics improve the in-hand experience
Excellent display with Privacy Display Feature
Reliable and consistent cameras across focal lengths
Noticeably improved low-light photography with cleaner night shots
One of the most practical and deeply integrated AI experiences on a flagship
Limitations
Charging time still trails some rivals

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Key Specifications

Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa core
Display
6.9″ (17.53 cm) 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2x
Rear Camera
200+10+50+50 MP
Front Camera
12 MP
RAM | Storage
12 GB | 256 GB
Battery | Fast Charging
5000 mAh | 60W Fast Charging
Network
Dual SIM: 5G & 5G
OS
Android v16
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Overall Scorecard

Category Score Verdict
Overall Performance
9.0/10 Excellent
CPU Performance
9.5/10 Excellent
GPU / Gaming
9.0/10 Excellent
Storage Performance
9.5/10 Excellent
Battery Life
8.5/10 Good
Camera
8.9/10 Good
AI Performance
9.0/10 Excellent

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Performance based on Lab test

CPU Performance: Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Good for Daily Use and Multitasking?

CPU Test Score
AnTuTu Overall
3,738,057
AnTuTu CPU Score
1,126,710
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,751
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
11,341
CPU Throttling Test
67
PCMark Work 3.0
19,923

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Gaming Performance: Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Good for Gaming?

Gaming / GPU Test Score
AnTuTu GPU
1,460,539
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,983
3DMark Stability
50.7
Geekbench GPU OpenCL
24,984

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Storage Performance: App Load Speeds and Responsiveness

Storage Test Result
Random Read Speed
1585.4 MB/s
Random Write Speed
906 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
4134.9 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
3643.8 MB/s
AnTuTu Storage Score
161,450

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Battery Life: Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Good for Battery Backup?

Battery Metric Result
PCMark Battery Test
17:11:00

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Camera Performance: Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Good?

Camera Mode Score
Main Camera
9.0/10
Ultra-wide Camera
9.0/10
Telephoto Camera
8.0/10
Portrait Mode
9.0/10
Front Camera
9.0/10
Rear Video Capture
9.0/10
Front Video Capture
8.5/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

AI Performance and Future Readiness

AI Test Score
Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU)
2,963
Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU)
4,690
Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU)
3,884
Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI)
723
Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI)
696
Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI)
1,553

*Ratings & scores are based on the 95-158k price segment

Final Verdict: Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Worth Buying?

The Galaxy S26 Ultra stands out for its display innovation, reliable camera system, and useful AI features, although charging speeds are still relatively modest compared to some competitors.

Metric Value

Final Rating

 9/10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Video Review

How We Tested Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Benchmarks run 3 times and averaged
  • Tested at 25°C room temperature
  • Battery tested at 50% brightness
  • Gaming tests conducted in 30-minute sessions
Testing Process & Standards
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