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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G

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Display6.9 inches
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
FCC identifierA3LSMS948U

RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR1.09 W/kg68% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.19 W/kg74% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.57 W/kg98% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information
Hotspot (US)1.56 W/kg
Product-specific use (US)1.19 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
FCC IDA3LSMS948U — FCC equipment search ↗
SourceRF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data noteThe source FCC date is inconsistent with the retrieval date and has not been verified. Check the linked FCC identifier before relying on this record.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values

RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.

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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

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Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.

General
PhoneSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
AnnouncedFebruary 25, 2026
Availability (source snapshot)Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06
Price (historical source)C$ 1,899.99 / $ 1,299.99 / £ 1,279.00 / € 1,449.00
Model NamesSM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS
Display
TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
FeaturesDX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display
Camera
Main CameraQuad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6m, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7m, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7m, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Main FeaturesLaser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12m, dual pixel PDAF
Selfie Camera FeaturesHDR, HDR10+
Selfie Camera Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Hardware
Operating system (source snapshot)Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840
Internal Storage256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.X
Card SlotNo
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight214 g (7.55 oz)
ColorsCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
BuildGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Network
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G Network1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked

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