Repair parts Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

In this section, you’ll find spare parts for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: screen, battery, rear cover, rear cameras, flex cables and smaller parts such as buttons or earpiece speaker. They’re suitable both for individuals repairing their own device and for repair shops that work on this model every day. When choosing parts for this handset, the main considerations are Privacy Display, a privacy feature built into the panel itself, and the contrast between a battery that’s very easy to replace and a screen that’s very difficult to remove.

SM-S948 codes: how to tell the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra apart from the S25 Ultra

All Galaxy S26 Ultra variants share the SM-S948 root, and the characters that follow identify the market. The references in this category are SM-S948B and SM-S948B/DS (international version, the most common in Spain), SM-S948U and SM-S948U1 (United States), SM-S948W (Canada), SM-S948N (Korea), SM-S9480 (China and Hong Kong) and SM-S948E or SM-S948E/DS.

To check, go to Settings > About phone and check the Model number field, which begins with SM. Don’t rely on the marketing name alone: the Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the SM-S938 root and, although it also has a 6.9-inch screen, the S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9 mm compared with 8.2 mm), slightly taller and wider, and has a raised camera module. This means that screens, rear covers and batteries for the two models should not be considered interchangeable.

Service Pack, OLED or OEM: choosing the right quality for your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Two options for a panel with Privacy Display

The factory-fitted panel is a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with QHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Its distinctive feature is Privacy Display: Flex Magic Pixel technology controls the direction in which light from each pixel is emitted, so the content is visible from the front and dimmed when viewed from the sides. As this feature is built into the screen hardware, the quality you choose determines whether it’s retained. An ultrasonic fingerprint reader is also located beneath the display.

• The original Service Pack screen assembly for Galaxy S26 Ultra is the replacement supplied by Samsung to its service network. It’s the premium option and preserves the original panel with Privacy Display.
• The compatible OLED screen for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the more affordable option. It retains OLED technology; before ordering, check the product details to see which features of the original panel it retains, especially Privacy Display and the refresh rate.

Bear in mind that the panel is firmly attached to the chassis and the original usually becomes unusable when removed. Factor this into the cost of the repair.

A 5000 mAh cell with reference EB-BS948ABY

The 5000 mAh compatible battery for Galaxy S26 Ultra (EB-BS948ABY) is Premium quality and matches the model’s stated capacity. This is the same as the S25 Ultra’s, although it has its own reference. Samsung fits the cell inside an adhesive plastic sleeve with a pull tab, so it can be removed without solvents, making this one of the easiest replacements on the phone. Outside the official service network, the system doesn’t always reset the battery health data. As a result, Battery information or Samsung Members diagnostics may show outdated values even when the newly fitted cell is working normally.

Rear glass with camera frame, in six colours

The complete rear cover with camera frame for Galaxy S26 Ultra is OEM quality and includes the camera module frame, the part that creates this model’s distinctive raised profile. It’s available in Sky Blue, White, Black, Rose Gold, Grey Shadow and Violet, matching the handset’s six finishes; Rose Gold and Grey Shadow were exclusive to Samsung’s online store. The glass is adhesive-backed, but can be removed with heat and a pick, without a laser, making this a straightforward job for a repair shop. If only the cover over one camera lens is damaged, the original rear camera lens and frame mean you won’t have to replace the entire cover.

Original camera modules and small parts

The S26 Ultra has four rear cameras: a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultra-wide camera, a 10 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 50 MP periscope camera with 5x zoom. As there are two 50 MP sensors, identify which one you need: the 50 MP periscope telephoto camera is the 5x zoom camera, while the original 50 MP rear camera is a different module, and the 10 MP telephoto camera is the 3x zoom camera. All three are original, and each rear camera is fitted as a separate module.

For internal repairs, there are original parts such as the power and volume button, the earpiece speaker, its earpiece flex cable and the wireless charging chip, as well as the OEM motherboard flex cable and the Premium antenna flex cable.

Front adhesive and ultrasonic reader: what to consider when repairing the Galaxy S26 Ultra

The handset received a 5 out of 10 repairability score in iFixit’s analysis. The battery and rear cameras are accessible, but the inner layers of the panel with Privacy Display came apart before the adhesive gave way. If the phone arrives with a broken screen and an intact frame, first consider whether replacing the screen alone or using a more complete kit is the better option.

Samsung warns that any new layer over the fingerprint reader may affect recognition and recommends using the Increase accuracy feature. After replacing the screen, use this feature or register the fingerprints again before handing the phone back.

Frequently asked questions from repair shops about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Will a Galaxy S25 Ultra screen work in the S26 Ultra?

It’s not recommended. Both have 6.9-inch screens, but the S26 Ultra chassis has different dimensions and its panel includes Privacy Display. Always check for the SM-S948 reference.

What’s the difference between EB-BS948ABY and EB-BS948ABE?

Both codes appear on the S26 Ultra battery certificate and have the same capacity. Both belong to this model and not to other models in the S26 range.

Does the Service Pack screen come with a frame?

Samsung usually supplies this model’s official replacement pre-assembled in the frame, sometimes with the battery included. Check the product details to confirm exactly what’s included before ordering.

Is water resistance retained after the repair?

The factory IP68 rating depends on the original adhesives. Once the phone has been opened, this can no longer be guaranteed, so use new adhesive and don’t assume the phone will remain watertight.