Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 512GB

Description

Here is the complete, final specification list updated with your additional test data (AnTuTu, GeekBench, battery scores, and EU eco/repairability ratings). Emojis remain fully excluded, and the East African warranty section is preserved at the top.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (12GB + 256GB)

Overview and Warranty

• Warranty: 24 Months (2 Years) Samsung East Africa Warranty (Valid at authorized service centers across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, etc.)

• Launch Status: Available (Announced February 25, 2026; Released March 06, 2026)

• Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Design and Build

• Dimensions: 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)

• Weight: 214 g (7.55 oz)

• Build: Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Armor Aluminum 2 frame

• SIM Configuration: * International: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (Max 2 active at a time)

• Durability: IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant (Up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

• Free Fall Rating: Class A (Withstood 270 falls)

• Stylus: Built-in S-Pen (Armor aluminum 2 frame integration)

Display

• Type: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, DX anti-reflective coating

• Size: 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (approx. 90.7% screen-to-body ratio)

• Resolution: 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (approx. 500 ppi density)

• Peak Brightness: 2600 nits advertised (1480 nits maximum measured)

• Protection: Corning Gorilla Armor 2 (Mohs level 6 scratch resistance)

• Privacy Features: Privacy Display support

Performance and Software

• Operating System: Android 16 with One UI 8.5 (Eligible for up to 7 major Android OS upgrades)

• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

• CPU: Octa-core (2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)

• GPU: Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)

• Memory and Storage: 256GB UFS 4.X Internal Storage / 12GB RAM (No card slot)

Benchmark Test Results

• AnTuTu: 2,627,986 (v10) / 3,892,165 (v11)

• GeekBench: 11,566 (v6)

• 3DMark: 7,744 (Wild Life Extreme)

Camera System

Main Quad-Camera

• Video Recording: 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60/120fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS

• Features: Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Selfie Camera

• Single Sensor: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF

• Features and Video: HDR, HDR10+, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30fps

Battery and Charging

• Battery Type: Li-Ion 5000 mAh (Non-removable)

• Wired Charging: 60W wired, PD3.0 (75% charge in 30 mins)

• Wireless Charging: 25W wireless (Qi2.2 standard)

• Reverse Wireless Charging: 4.5W

• Battery Endurance Performance:

  • Active Use Score: 16:23 hours

  • Lab Endurance Lifespan: 55:00 hours, rated for 1200 cycles

Connectivity and Audio

• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

• Bluetooth: Version 6.0, A2DP, LE

• Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

• NFC: Yes | Radio: No

• USB: USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

• Audio: Stereo speakers, High-bitrate audio support (No 3.5mm jack)

• Loudspeaker Output: -25.9 LUFS (Rated: Very good)

Sensors and Extra Features

• Sensors: Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

• Productivity: Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX support

• Special Hardware: Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Eco-Labels and Sustainability

• EU Energy Class: AB

• Repairability Rating: Class C

Miscellaneous

• Available Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold

• Regional Model Numbers (East Africa): SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS

• SAR Radiation Levels:

  • US Standards: 1.09 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body)

  • EU Standards: 1.28 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (body)