Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $799 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,818,396); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 253g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1799
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (25/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (25/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 253 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1799 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1000. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $1000.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (64/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (25/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (97/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.