Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (76/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 6/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 214.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (86/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (61/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.