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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra against Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Starts about $600.99 lower.
Rated higher
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
9.5 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
High-end display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung's top Galaxy S26 model, with long-range zoom cameras and S Pen AI tools.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- High-end display
- S-Pen utility
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
Specifications
- Battery31 hrs of video playback
- Camera200 MP Wide F1.4, 50 MP Tele F2.9
- Announcement date—
- APCustomized processor Improved NPU, GPU and CPU
- Back Glass—
- Battery Capacity—
- Case—
- ChargeUp to 75 % in around 30 mins
- Chipset—
- Colors—
- Cover display—
- Cover Screen—
- cpuSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
- Dimensions (folded)—
- Dimensions (unfolded)—
- display—
- Frame Material—
- Front Glass—
- Inner display—
- Main Screen—
- Processor—
- RAM & Storage—
- Rear cameras—
- Selfie cameras—
- Stand Feature—
- Starting price—
- Storage Options—
- stylusS-Pen
- Thickness (Unfolded)—
- Weight—
- Wired charging—
- Wireless charging—
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung's 2026 foldable phone with integrated Galaxy AI and a revised hinge design.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- 16 GB of RAM for smooth multitasking
- Dual 50 MP camera for high-quality photography
- 90° adjustable stand for versatile use
Cons
- Expensive at $1899.99
- Limited storage options with no upgrade path
Specifications
- Battery4,800 mAh
- CameraDual 50 MP camera
- Announcement dateJuly 22, 2026
- AP—
- Back GlassCorning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
- Battery Capacity4800 mAh
- CaseSilicone Magnet Case
- Charge—
- ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy
- ColorsGraphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
- Cover display5.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,248 x 1,972, 428ppi, 120Hz adaptive (1-120Hz), Vision Booster
- Cover Screen5.5 inches
- cpu—
- Dimensions (folded)123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm
- Dimensions (unfolded)161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5mm
- display7.8-inch AMOLED
- Frame MaterialArmor Aluminum
- Front GlassCorning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3
- Inner display7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,848 x 2,448, 403ppi, 120Hz adaptive (1-120Hz), up to 3,000 nits
- Main Screen7.6 inches
- ProcessorCustomized Processor with powerful NPU, GPU and CPU
- RAM & Storage12GB (256GB/512GB), 16GB (1TB)
- Rear cameras50MP primary + 50MP ultrawide
- Selfie cameras10MP (cover) + 10MP (main)
- Stand Feature90° adjustable stand
- Starting price$1,899.99
- Storage Options1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB
- stylus—
- Thickness (Unfolded)4.5 mm
- Weight201 g
- Wired charging45W
- Wireless charging20W