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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

What Galaxy S26+ does better (10) and where Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung · 2026Galaxy S26+
9.3Score
10 advantages≈ $690
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
9.2Score
10 advantages≈ $1,900
8.7Display8.7
9.1Performance9.1
9.2Camera9.5
7.4Battery7.8
9.8Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy S26+Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
75.8 × 158.47.3143.2 × 158.44.1
Galaxy S26+Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraDifference
Height158.4 mm158.4 mm=
Width75.8 mm143.2 mm−67.4 mm
Thickness7.3 mm4.1 mm+3.2 mm
Weight190 g215 g−25 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy S26+ better than Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

  1. AnTuTu score2,459,298 vs 2,160,310+14%
  2. Active use (test)16.4 h vs 13.1 h+25%
  3. Pixel density516 ppi vs 422 ppi+22%
  4. Weight190 g vs 215 g+13%
  5. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,138 vs 6,772+5%
  6. Measured brightness1,498 nits vs 1,432 nits+5%
  7. Selfie camera12 MP vs 10 MP+20%
  8. Loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS vs -29.3 LUFS+-11%
  9. Endurance per cycle55 h vs 51 h+7%
  10. Charged in 30 min69% vs 67%+3%

Why is Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better than Galaxy S26+?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  2. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  3. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  4. Battery capacity4,900 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+2%
  5. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 120 fps2×
  6. Screen size6.7″ vs 8″+19%
  7. Peak brightness2,600 nits vs 3,000 nits+15%
  8. Thickness7.3 mm vs 4.1 mm+78%
  9. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 2,256 px+57%
  10. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.7+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Samsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26+≈ $6909.3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra≈ $1,9009.2
Design
Weight190 g215 g
Thickness7.3 mm4.1 mm
Height158.4 mm158.4 mm
Width75.8 mm143.2 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP48
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink GoldGraphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
Stylus—Yes
Display
Screen size6.7″8″
PanelDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px2,256 px
Resolution (height)3,120 px2,504 px
Pixel density516 ppi422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits
Measured brightness1,498 nits1,432 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.7%90.1%
HDRYesYes
Foldable—Yes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CNQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.74 GHz4.74 GHz
GPUAdreno 840 - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROWAdreno 840
AnTuTu score2,459,2982,160,310
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,98211,124
3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,1386,772
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.UFS 4.
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.3"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×3×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps120 fps
Selfie camera12 MP10 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonSi/C
Active use (test)16.4 h13.1 h
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min69%67%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power20 W20 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS-29.3 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.78 W/kg0.82 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 17
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 9One UI 9
Major OS updates promised77
EU label
Energy classAA
Battery charge cycles1,2001,200
Endurance per cycle55 h51 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classAA

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