Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config)

Runs 80 of 161 models (50%)

Strong, runs mid-size models up to ~14B.

Biggest it can run: Phi-4 14B

Grade: B
Runnable: 80
Total: 161
Coverage: 50%

Share on X Share on Reddit Best models →

localmodel.run

What Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) can run

At 16 GB of system RAM, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) runs 80 of 161 tracked local models, 50% coverage that earns a B. The largest it handles is Phi-4 14B at 14B parameters; anything bigger needs more memory or a lower quantization.

On-device models run through apps like PocketPal. Stay under about 4B parameters for usable speed and keep the context short to limit memory.

79 run well 1 tight fit 81 too big

Top models on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config)

Compatible models by size

FAQ

What local AI rig score does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) get?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) scores B: it runs 80 of 161 tracked local LLMs (50%). The biggest it can run is Phi-4 14B.

How big a model can Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) run?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) runs models up to Phi-4 14B (14B parameters) at Q4_K_M. Generation runs on the CPU, so smaller models stay the most responsive.

Is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB, 1TB config) good for running local LLMs?

On-device models run through apps like PocketPal. Stay under about 4B parameters for usable speed and keep the context short to limit memory.

Want your own? Check your rig on the homepage →

Score from coverage of 161 tracked models, estimated with our memory methodology.