Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
90Performance60.3
62.7Display56.9
74Camera44.1
61.2Battery45.5
94.7Features94.7
13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 56.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and performance (+30). 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 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 60
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 46
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- 13% lower weight: 187 g vs 214 g
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 498 ppi+17% | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.6 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 1,017,509Top 7% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 1,344,505Top 4% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 390,717Top 7% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 685,076Top 7% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 3,437,807+93%Top 2% | 1,780,000Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+71%Top 1% | 2,250Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,900+72%Top 1% | 6,900Top 18% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+140% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g | 187 g+13% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+47% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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