Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

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 Ultra · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Key differences

Optical zoomSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5× vs 3×
Rear camera apertureSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra f/1.4 vs f/1.7
ResolutionSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 2256 × 2504 vs 1440 × 3120 px
Dust & Water resistanceSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra IP68 vs IP48
Pen supportSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra only

Scores by Category

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

Category	Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra	Lead
Display		+20
Rear Camera		+10
Power & Battery		Tie
Benchmark		+100
Chip		Tie
Memory		+95
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+15
Miscellaneous		+16
Storage		+4
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		+4
Connectivity		Tie
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is 1 g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Value for Money

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Model

Memory

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

Storage

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

Display

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Size	6.9 in	8 in16% more
Resolution	1440 × 3120 px	2256 × 2504 px
Pixel density	500 PPI18% more	422 PPI
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Pen support	Yes	No
Screen-to-body ratio	91%	91%

Rear Camera

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Rear camera (megapixels)	200 MP	200 MP
Rear camera aperture	1.418% less	1.7
Optical zoom	5×67% more	3×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Yes	Yes
Number of cameras	4	3
Other cameras	10 MP telephoto f/2.4, 50 MP f/2.9, 50 MP ultrawide f/1.9	10 MP telephoto f/2.4, 50 MP ultrawide f/1.9

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

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

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

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
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 Ultra
Color	N/A	N/A
Dimensions	7.81 × 16.36 × 0.79 cm	14.32 × 15.84 × 0.41 cm
Weight	214 g	215 g

Power & Battery

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wireless charging support	Yes	Yes
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes

Benchmark

Feature	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
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 Ultra
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 Ultra
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.