Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
66.1Performance77.6
53.6Display59.2
46.5Camera42.1
70.5Battery59.7
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 63.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and display (+6). Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 44% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 13.1 mm
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 66
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 54
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,466 vs 8,035
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 400 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 3,000 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 %+2% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China) |
| AnTuTu | 2,535,201+2% | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,438Top 22% | 2,977+22%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,035Top 19% | 10,466+30%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 38 %Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+14% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 14.8 h+4% | 14.2 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+44% | 13.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum Alloy | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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