Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
66.1Performance60.9
53.6Display58.6
46.5Camera46.9
70.5Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and performance (+5). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 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 performance score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 48% higher Active use endurance: 14.8 h vs 10 h
- 39% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,820,000
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 54
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 37% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 25% higher telephoto: 10 MP vs 8 MP
- 13% higher Screen size: 7.6 ″ vs 6.7 ″
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 7.6 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+3% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 2,600 nits+37% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | 90.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 2,535,201+39% | 1,820,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,438+7%Top 22% | 2,270Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,035+15%Top 19% | 7,000Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+11% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 14.8 h+48% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+19% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+39% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum Alloy | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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