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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
82.4Performance64.4
66Display43.7
47.3Camera55.7
71.7Battery60.8
94.7Features60
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+22). Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 64
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 61
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 92% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $2,899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 49% higher Screen size: 10 ″ vs 6.7 ″
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 14% higher capacity: 5,600 mAh vs 4,900 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Screen size6.7 ″10 ″+49%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution3120x14402160x1584
Pixel density516 ppi+92%269 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+63%1,600 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393Top 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515Top 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB / 512GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP10 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera12 MP+20%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Capacity4,900 mAh5,600 mAh+14%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging20 W+33%15 W
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Weight190 g+39%309 g
Thickness7.3 mm+43%12.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP48
Frame materialArmor AluminumTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNo—

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