Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2184 x 1968. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Quad | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 159990 | Rs. 174999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 174999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 566 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has only 368 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:18 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) | Z Fold 7 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 17, 2026 (Expected) | July 09, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Colors | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz | 8 inches, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:18 |
| PPI | ~ 566 PPI | ~ 368 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 422 ppi | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | USB Type-C | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy AI) | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP48 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | E-sim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4400 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |