Samsung Galaxy S26 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 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are closely matched

Samsung Galaxy S26 · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Key differences

ResolutionSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 2256 × 2504 vs 1080 × 2340 px
Battery capacitySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 5,000 vs 4,300 mAh
WeightSamsung Galaxy S26 48 g lighter
Dust & Water resistanceSamsung Galaxy S26 IP68 vs IP48
Rear cameraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 200 vs 50 MP

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 wins 6 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra wins 3

Category	Galaxy S26Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra	Lead
Display		+4
Rear Camera		+8
Power & Battery		+9
Benchmark		+97
Chip		Tie
Memory		+86
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+8
Miscellaneous		+16
Storage		+4
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		+4
Connectivity		Tie
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy S26Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is 48 g (29%) heavier than Galaxy S26.

Value for Money

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Galaxy S26

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	Galaxy S26	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Model

Memory

Feature	Galaxy S26	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
RAM capacity	12 GB	N/A
Memory technology		N/A

Storage

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

Display

Feature	Galaxy S26	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Size	6.3 in	8 in27% more
Resolution	1080 × 2340 px	2256 × 2504 px
Pixel density	411 PPI	422 PPI3% more
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Pen support	No	No
Screen-to-body ratio	91%	91%

Rear Camera

Feature	Galaxy S26	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Rear camera (megapixels)	50 MP	200 MP300% more
Rear camera aperture	1.8	1.76% less
Optical zoom	3×	3×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Yes	Yes
Number of cameras	3	3
Other cameras	10 MP telephoto f/2.4, 12 MP ultrawide f/2.2	10 MP telephoto f/2.4, 50 MP ultrawide f/1.9

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

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

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

Feature	Galaxy S26	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	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Color	N/A	N/A
Dimensions	7.17 × 14.96 × 0.72 cm	14.32 × 15.84 × 0.41 cm
Weight	167 g22% less	215 g

Power & Battery

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

Benchmark

Feature	Galaxy S26	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Antutu score	2,441,481	N/A
Geekbench single-core score	2,995	N/A
Geekbench multi-core score	10,824	N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature	Galaxy S26	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Release date	March 11, 2026	August 7, 2026
Security updates until	2033	2033
SAR (Head)	1.19 W/kg	N/A
SAR (Body)	1.2 W/kg	N/A
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system

Security

Feature	Galaxy S26	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.