Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
43.2Performance64.4
44.9Display60.8
41.9Camera63.7
43.7Battery56
65.3Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and performance (+21). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 13% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 44
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 8 ″+19% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 422 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 3,000 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 754,064Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+7% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+13% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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