Samsung galaxy s26 ultra benchmarks show snapdragon dominance

Samsung's upcoming powerhouse: the galaxy s26 ultra

As a tech enthusiast, I’m always excited to see what’s on the horizon, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is generating a lot of buzz! Recent benchmarks are painting a clear picture: the device, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is incredibly fast. We've seen glimpses of these scores before, but the latest results solidify the phone's impressive performance, especially when compared to its rivals. It seems Samsung's collaboration with Qualcomm is yielding exceptional results.

Impressive benchmark scores revealed

The latest Geekbench scores for the Galaxy S26 Ultra are quite remarkable. The phone achieved a single-core performance score of 3,852 and a multi-core score of 11,738. These numbers demonstrate a significant leap in processing power. Let's put these in perspective against the competition; these scores place it far ahead of other devices.

Iphone 17 pro max performance comparison

To illustrate just how significant these scores are, let's compare them to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Pro Max managed a single-core score of 3,792 and a multi-core score of 9,831. The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s multi-core performance is particularly noteworthy, showcasing a considerable advantage. This suggests a superior ability to handle demanding tasks and multitasking.

The exynos 2600: a close, but not quite, contender

Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 chip, built on a 2nm manufacturing process, also delivered impressive results. It scored 3,336 in single-core and 11,369 in multi-core performance. While respectable, it still falls short of the Snapdragon variant. It's a bit disappointing, as I was hoping for a more competitive showing from the Exynos chip.

Snapdragon's continued advantage

This isn't the first time we've seen the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy outpace other devices using the same processor. Samsung seems to have some secret sauce when it comes to optimizing these chips. Previous benchmarks on the Vivo iQOO 15 showed scores of 3,479 (single-core) and 10,383 (multi-core). The Galaxy S26 Ultra's performance significantly exceeds those figures, reinforcing the Snapdragon's dominance.

Samsung galaxy s26 reservations & pre-order perks

Exciting news! Samsung has already launched its Galaxy S26 reservations. By securing your unit early, you'll receive a $30 Samsung credit, a chance to win a $5,000 sweepstake, and pre-order savings of up to $900. It's a great way to ensure you get your hands on the latest Galaxy device! Head over to the official Samsung store to reserve yours today.

Will snapdragon remain the preferred choice?

It seems likely that regions receiving the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S26 Ultra will gravitate towards it, continuing the established trend. As for me, I’ll be over on X and Threads, pondering what could have been with the Exynos variant - a bit of a bittersweet feeling, but the Snapdragon performance is undeniable!