Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
90Performance75.8
62.7Display58.4
74Camera55.7
61.2Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 64.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and performance (+14). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 76
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 16% higher Screen size: 8 ″ vs 6.9 ″
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 8 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 498 ppi+35% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.6 % |
| 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 Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 3,437,807+53%Top 2% | 2,250,000Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+31%Top 1% | 2,950Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,900+28%Top 1% | 9,300Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+14% | 4,400 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 Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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