Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
82.4Performance45.6
66Display58.3
47.3Camera42.1
71.7Battery36.9
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and battery (+35). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 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+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 37
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 516 ppi+21% | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,393+66%Top 8% | 2,044Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,515+70%Top 2% | 6,761Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+23% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W+33% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 16.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+51% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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