Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 48/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 271g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 190g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (72/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 182.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (54/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.