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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
56.8Inno Score
81Performance60.3
60Display56.9
47.3Camera44.1
62.1Battery45.5
94.7Features94.7
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S262 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 56.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and battery (+17). 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: 81 vs 60
  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 46
  • 72% higher AnTuTu: 3,064,672 vs 1,780,000
  • Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,100

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 S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23401080x2640
Pixel density411 ppi426 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90 %+5%85.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu3,064,672+72%1,780,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,995+33%Top 14%2,250Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,824+57%Top 4%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 S26Samsung 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 S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Capacity4,300 mAh+8%4,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance15.3 h+53%10 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Weight167 g+11%187 g
Thickness7.2 mm+52%14.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP48
Frame materialArmor Aluminum 2Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung 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 S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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