Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · 85 overall, #7 of 139

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 · 79 overall, #47 of 139

Key differences

Rear camera apertureSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Dust & Water resistanceSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra IP68 vs IP48
Pen supportSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra only
Rear cameraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 200 vs 50 MP
Pixel densitySamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 500 vs 403 PPI

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins 6 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins 2

Category	Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8	Lead
Display		+22
Rear Camera		+23
Power & Battery		Tie
Benchmark		+100
Chip		Tie
Memory		+95
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+18
Miscellaneous		+16
Storage		+4
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		+4
Connectivity		Tie
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 13 g (6%) heavier than Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Value for Money

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Galaxy Z Fold 8

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Model

Memory

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
RAM capacity	16 GB	N/A
Memory technology		N/A

Storage

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Is expandable	No	N/A

Display

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Size	6.9 in	7.6 in10% more
Resolution	1440 × 3120 px	1848 × 2448 px
Pixel density	500 PPI24% more	403 PPI
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Pen support	Yes	No
Screen-to-body ratio	91%	90%

Rear Camera

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Rear camera (megapixels)	200 MP300% more	50 MP
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
Number of cameras	4	2
Other cameras	10 MP telephoto f/2.4, 50 MP f/2.9, 50 MP ultrawide f/1.9	50 MP ultrawide f/1.9

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Front camera (megapixels)	12 MP20% more	10 MP
Front camera aperture	2.2	2.2

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Cellular technology
SIM type
Dual-sim support	Yes	Yes

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi technology
Connector
Headphone jack	No	No

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
NFC sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope sensor	Yes	Yes
Magnetic field sensor	Yes	Yes
Atmospheric pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
GPS sensor	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Color	N/A	N/A
Dimensions	7.81 × 16.36 × 0.79 cm	16.14 × 12.39 × 0.45 cm
Weight	214 g	201 g6% less

Power & Battery

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh4% more	4,800 mAh
Wireless charging support	Yes	Yes
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes

Benchmark

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Antutu score	2,627,986	N/A
Geekbench single-core score	3,781	N/A
Geekbench multi-core score	11,566	N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Release date	March 6, 2026	August 7, 2026
Security updates until	2033	2033
SAR (Head)	1.09 W/kg	N/A
SAR (Body)	1.19 W/kg	N/A
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system

Security

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Fingerprint scanner	Yes	Yes
Advanced face scanner	No	N/A

Specification Note

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