Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplaySamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- CameraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Battery and ChargingSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Samsung Galaxy S26 Varies by market, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Screen Size: Samsung Galaxy S26 6.3", Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 8.0". Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on Main Camera: 200 MP against 50 MP. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on Battery: 5000 mAh against 4300 mAh. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on Fast Charging: 45 W against 25 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
69% – 69%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
88% – 82%
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
73% – 55%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
77% – 71%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
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| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Varies by market | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 8.0" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 8.0" |
| Panel | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2504x2256 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nit | 3000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Varies by market | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Varies by market | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | Varies by market | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x 67mm | 10 MP 3x 67mm |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 4.1 mm (open) / 8.9 mm (folded) |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP48 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on 7 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.