Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
81Performance60.9
60Display58.6
47.3Camera46.9
62.1Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S263 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 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 61
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- 68% higher AnTuTu: 3,064,672 vs 1,820,000
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 7,000
- 53% higher Active use endurance: 15.3 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- 21% higher Screen size: 7.6 ″ vs 6.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 7.6 ″+21% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi+10% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | 90.5 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 3,064,672+68% | 1,820,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,995+32%Top 14% | 2,270Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,824+55%Top 4% | 7,000Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,400 mAh+2% |
| 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 Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+30% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+40% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum 2 | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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