Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 2,760,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 2760000
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (38/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (97/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for active users.