Samsung
Device summary
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Magic8 Pro
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm | 75.0 mm × 161.2 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 6000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | AI Ultra Night Telephoto · 200 MP |
| Rear camera 4 | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Video recording | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 60 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Battery type | — | Silicon-carbon |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 6270 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4855 mAh | 6090 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68; IP69; IP69K |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm | 75.0 mm × 161.2 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 6000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | AI Ultra Night Telephoto · 200 MP |
| Rear camera 4 | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Video recording | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 60 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Battery type | — | Silicon-carbon |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 6270 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4855 mAh | 6090 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68; IP69; IP69K |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Width
Galaxy S26 Ultra
3.1 mm wider
Height
Galaxy S26 Ultra
2.4 mm taller · minor difference
Weight
Galaxy S26 Ultra
5 g lighter · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy S26 Ultra
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Strengths
- 60W wired charging — major upgrade over S25 Ultra
- Privacy Display for commuting and office shoulder-surfing resistance
- Brighter 200MP main and versatile periscope zoom
Compromises
- Heavy, wide chassis limits one-handed and pocket comfort
- Aluminum instead of titanium divides premium buyers
- Privacy Display trade-offs and S Pen software stagnation
Magic8 Pro
Strengths
- Exceptional 6,270 mAh silicon-carbon battery with multi-day moderate endurance
- 100W wired and 80W wireless charging flexibility
- 200 MP telephoto night reach competitive with pricier Ultra rivals
Compromises
- Aggressive default HDR and sharpening in MagicOS camera pipeline
- Plasticky rear materials at flagship UK pricing
- Bulky camera island hurts pocket fit and one-handed comfort