Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
81Performance77.6
60Display59.2
47.3Camera42.1
62.1Battery59.7
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S262 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+5) and performance (+3). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 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 78
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- 45% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 13.1 mm
- 24% higher AnTuTu: 3,064,672 vs 2,477,554
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+3% | 400 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 90 %+3% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China) |
| AnTuTu | 3,064,672+24% | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,995+1%Top 14% | 2,977Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,824+3%Top 4% | 10,466Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 38 %Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+8% | 14.2 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+7% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+45% | 13.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum 2 | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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