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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2, 2025 | 25 February 2026 |
| Released | 2025-07-02 | 2026-03-06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, July 25 | Available; released 11 March 2026 |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 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 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (NanoCrystal Shield cover screen), glass or fiber back, aluminum frame, steel/titanium hinge | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 mm; Folded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| IP Rating | IP58/IP59 dust/water resistant | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 217 g | 214 g |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 5000 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Honor Super Armored Inner Screen; Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield (cover) | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 1–120Hz |
| Resolution | 2172 x 2352 pixels (~403 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~88.8% | ~90.7% |
| Size | 7.95 inches, 203.2 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, stylus support; Cover display: 6.43 inches LTPO OLED, 1060 x 2376 pixels (~404 ppi), 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 9.0.1 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 16GB RAM | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| RAM | 16GB | 12 GB; 16 GB with 1 TB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.X |
| Storage/RAM variants | 16GB + 512GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB; 12 GB; 16 GB with 1 TB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Best Face, LED Flash, Panorama, Auto-HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF | 200 MP f/1.4 OIS + 50 MP ultrawide f/1.9 + 50 MP telephoto f/2.9 OIS (5×) + 10 MP telephoto f/2.4 OIS (3×) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide); Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 12 MP f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with Stereo Speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, infrared | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh (typical) |
| Charging Type | 66W wired; 50W wireless; 5W reverse wired | Wired fast charging; wireless and reverse wireless charging |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Lithium-ion, non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Pink Gold, Silver Shadow |
| Compatibility | — | Singapore specification set; chipset and configurations vary by market |
| Launch Price (USD) | $2,199.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | MBH-N49 | Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G, SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,199,000 (Seller price) | ₦1,337,200 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Magic V5 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock | Samsung Knox, Knox Vault |