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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
50.6Inno Score
81Performance45.6
60Display58.3
47.3Camera42.1
62.1Battery36.9
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S262 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+25). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 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 46
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 37
  • 60% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 6,761
  • 52% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 14.9 mm

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23401080x2640
Pixel density411 ppi426 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)Samsung Exynos 2400
AnTuTu3,064,672—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,995+47%Top 14%2,044Top 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,824+60%Top 4%6,761Top 26%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+20%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Capacity4,300 mAh+8%4,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance15.3 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
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 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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