Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,463,142); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (74/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (86/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (74/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.