Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G — 12GB Ram / 256GB Storage
Description
The 12GB RAM / 256GB Storage configuration of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the entry tier of the Ultra family at XPRS. This variant delivers every flagship feature of the Ultra — 200MP camera, S Pen, 6.9" AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Galaxy AI — at the lowest price point for the model. Available in four colors: Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White.
Samsung S26 Ultra 256GB Specifications
| Category | This Variant |
|---|---|
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G |
| Network | 5G — GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 4.X |
| Storage type | UFS 4.X (no SD card support) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~500 PPI) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 + DX anti-reflective |
| Main camera | 200MP f/1.4, OIS |
| Periscope telephoto | 50MP, 5× optical zoom, OIS |
| Telephoto | 10MP, 3× optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultra-wide | 50MP, 120° FOV |
| Front camera | 12MP, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60W (PD 3.0) — 75% in 30 min |
| Wireless charging | 25W (Qi2.2) |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| Software support | 7 OS upgrades + 7 years security |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame, matte glass back |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Weight | 214g |
| S Pen | Built-in |
| Biometrics | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Available colors | Black • Cobalt Violet • Sky Blue • White |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
FAQs
Is 256GB storage enough for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
256GB suits users who don't record extensive 8K video and routinely move photos to cloud storage. The OS and apps consume roughly 30GB, leaving ~225GB for usage. Note the S26 Ultra does not support SD card expansion — if you record 4K/8K video regularly, consider stepping up to 512GB.
What's the difference between 256GB and 512GB Ultra variants?
The only differences are storage capacity and price (+8,099 EGP for the 512GB). RAM is identical (12GB), display, camera, processor, and battery are identical. The 512GB is Samsung's recommended configuration for buyers planning long-term ownership.
Why is the 1TB variant more expensive than just doubled storage?
The 1TB Ultra includes 16GB RAM (vs 12GB on 256GB and 512GB). The +23,266 EGP gap from 256GB to 1TB covers four times the storage plus the RAM upgrade. The 1TB is right for users recording extensive 8K video or installing many heavy games.
Does this variant include the S Pen and all Galaxy AI features?
Yes. The S Pen is built into every Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra variant regardless of storage. The full Galaxy AI feature set runs on all configurations — the chipset, NPU, and RAM are identical to the higher tiers.