Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
66.1Performance75.8
53.6Display58.4
46.5Camera55.7
70.5Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE scores 63.4 against 64.6 for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 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
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 66
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 8 ″+19% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+5% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 2,600 nits+37% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | 90.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 2,535,201+13% | 2,250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,438Top 22% | 2,950+21%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,035Top 19% | 9,300+16%Top 12% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+10% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+17% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum Alloy | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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