Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 which has resolution of 2184 x 1968. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 199999 | Rs. 159990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Rs. 199999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has larger screen size of 8.2 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 566 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has only 359 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has 20:18 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 200 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Z Fold 8 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) |
| 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 | July 09, 2026 (Expected) | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 8.2 inches, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:18 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 359 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | HDR10+ | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 422 ppi | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 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 8 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP48 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | E-sim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera) Punch Hole | 12 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 8 | OneUI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |