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Galaxy S26 Plus vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Galaxy S26 Plus — its best deal costs £865.80 including April rises, £50 less than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Galaxy S26 Plus 6.7″, Galaxy S26 Ultra 6.9″. Battery: Galaxy S26 Plus 4,300 mAh, Galaxy S26 Ultra 5,000 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Galaxy S26 Plus: £1,243 SIM-free plus SIM only. Galaxy S26 Ultra: £1,273. Compare with the contract totals above.
Galaxy S26 Plus£865.80
Galaxy S26 Ultra£915.80True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Galaxy S26 Plus is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £865.80 over 24 months with April rises, against £915.80 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra — a gap of £50, or about £2.08 a month.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · How we compare
Galaxy S26 Plus vs Galaxy S26 Ultra, side by side
| Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £865.80 | £915.80 |
| Cheapest network | Talkmobile | Talkmobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £579 | £629 |
| Monthly on that deal | £11.95 | £11.95 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £11.95 |
| SIM-free price from | £1,099 | £1,129 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £1,243 | £1,273 |
| Contract deals tracked | 3,685 | 5,301 |
| Screen | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g |
| Released | February 2026 | February 2026 |
| Colours on sale | 4 | 4 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talkmobile | £865.80 | £915.80 | £50 |
| Three | £960.20 | £1,028.20 | £68 |
| Vodafone | £991 | £1,057 | £66 |
| O2 | £1,011 | £1,083 | £72 |
| iD Mobile | £1,131.96 | £982.96 | £149 |
Our verdict
On price, the Galaxy S26 Plus wins: £50 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £2.08 a month — enough to matter unless the Galaxy S26 Ultra does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger screen (6.9 vs 6.7 inches), the Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger battery (5,000 mAh).
Buying outright: Galaxy S26 Plus SIM-free plus SIM only costs £1,243, more than its cheapest contract; the Galaxy S26 Ultra costs £1,273, more than its contract.
Pick the Galaxy S26 Plus if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £325 upfront vs £379
- You want the lower total — £50 less over 24 months
- You prefer a lighter phone
Pick the Galaxy S26 Ultra if…
- You want the bigger screen
- Battery size matters most to you
FAQ
Galaxy S26 Plus vs Galaxy S26 Ultra questions
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 Plus or the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Galaxy S26 Plus. Its cheapest contract costs £865.80 over 24 months including April rises, £50 less than the Galaxy S26 Ultra (£915.80).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Galaxy S26 Plus it is Talkmobile (£579 upfront, £11.95 a month); for the Galaxy S26 Ultra it is Talkmobile (£629 upfront, £11.95 a month).
Is the Galaxy S26 Plus bigger than the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Galaxy S26 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen and the Galaxy S26 Ultra a 6.9-inch screen; they weigh 190 g and 214 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Galaxy S26 Plus starts at £1,099 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra at £1,129, from retailers we track.