Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (70/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7874 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (70/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.