Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 overall by 8 points (79 vs 71 out of 100).
  • Key differences: rear camera aperture, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has f/1.4 vs f/1.8; resolution, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 1440 × 3120 vs 1080 × 2520 px; battery capacity, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 5,000 vs 4,300 mAh; dust & water resistance, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has IP68 vs IP48; weight, where Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is 34 g lighter.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · 85 overall, #7 of 139
79
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 · 80 overall, #34 of 139
71
Key differences
  • Rear camera apertureSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra f/1.4 vs f/1.8
  • ResolutionSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1440 × 3120 vs 1080 × 2520 px
  • Battery capacitySamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5,000 vs 4,300 mAh
  • Dust & Water resistanceSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra IP68 vs IP48
  • WeightSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 34 g lighter

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins 7 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins 3

CategoryGalaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Z Flip 8Lead
Display
+13
Rear Camera
+23
Power & Battery
+9
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+14
Memory
+21
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+24
Miscellaneous
+16
Storage
+4
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+4
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

214 g180 g
Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Z Flip 8

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 34 g (19%) heavier than Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
RAM capacity
16 GB33% more
12 GB

Storage

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Storage capacity
256 GB
256 GB

Display

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
1080 × 2520 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Rear camera aperture
1.422% less
1.8
Optical zoom
5×
N/A
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
N/A
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Weight
214 g
180 g16% less

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh16% more
4,300 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Geekbench single-core score
3,781
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Security updates until
2033
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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