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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
56.8Inno Score
82.4Performance60.3
66Display56.9
47.3Camera44.1
71.7Battery45.5
94.7Features94.7
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 56.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and performance (+22). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 60
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 46
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution3120x14401080x2640
Pixel density516 ppi+21%426 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %+6%85.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu—1,780,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+51%Top 8%2,250Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+67%Top 2%6,900Top 24%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x+50%2 x
Max video8K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+20%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Capacity4,900 mAh+23%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging20 W+33%15 W
Active use endurance16.4 h+64%10 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Weight190 g187 g+2%
Thickness7.3 mm+51%14.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP48
Frame materialArmor AluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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