Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
81Performance65.6
60Display57.5
47.3Camera44.1
62.1Battery47.3
94.7Features94.7
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S261 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and battery (+15). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 66
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 47
- 53% higher Active use endurance: 15.3 h vs 10 h
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi+4% | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90 %+2% | 88 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 3,064,672+49% | 2,050,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,995+27%Top 14% | 2,350Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,824+32%Top 4% | 8,200Top 18% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+50% | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.3 h+53% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+11% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+47% | 13.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum 2 | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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