Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 69/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 3119308
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9200
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 1 points higher (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3161830 3119308
Geekbench Single 2900 3041
Geekbench Multi 9200 9494
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 3120x1440 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 -1.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

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 Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (54/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.