Benchmark Insights: Galaxy S26 Ultra Poised to Outperform Galaxy S25 Ultra-News-SeeMyPhone-Search for smartphones and cell phones

Galaxy S26 Ultra | Image Credit - Steve H. McFly

The anticipated Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to deliver a significant performance boost over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, according to recently leaked benchmark scores from trusted leaker Ice Universe. This upgrade is largely due to the integration of a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which promises enhanced speed and efficiency.

The Power of Snapdragon in Galaxy S26 Ultra

An underclocked version of the Galaxy S26 Ultra has been benchmarked on Geekbench. | Image Credit - Ice Universe

Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly achieved a single-core score of 3,466 and a multi-core score of 11,035, marking a notable increase from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's scores of 3,137 and 9,769, respectively. The test device operated with high-performance cores at 4.19GHz, with potential for the S26 Ultra's maximum configuration to reach a single-core score of 3,920.

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The leaker has refuted claims that the Exynos 2600, which will power certain Galaxy S26 models in select regions, would outperform the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Examining Multi-Core Performance

Leaked benchmark results suggest that the Exynos 2600 is expected to hit a single-core score of 3,309 and a multi-core score of 11,256. While it indicates that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will still maintain its edge, each variant might excel in different performance aspects. Furthermore, these results do not disclose sustained performance capabilities, leaving the discussion on the superiority of either chip ongoing.

Which Variant of Galaxy S26 Ultra Will Lead in Performance?

Qualcomm.

53.09%

Exynos.

6.17%

Doesn't matter; phones are plenty fast already.

40.74%

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Balancing Customer Satisfaction

No matter the model of Galaxy S26 Ultra you choose, you can expect impressive performance. While Samsung is investing less in Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 models, these savings are unlikely to be passed onto consumers. The prices for Galaxy S26 models are anticipated to rise, and with an ongoing reliance on Qualcomm, this trend may continue. However, it is a positive development that the Exynos 2600 is bridging the performance gap with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.