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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB 512GB

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Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26

KSh 97,500.00

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB 512GB

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB 512GB

KSh 232,000.00

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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.

Key product specifications
FeatureSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB 512GBSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB 512GB
PriceDifferentKSh 97,500.00KSh 232,000.00
DisplayDifferent6.3 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)203.1mm (8.0" full rectangle) / 202.4mm (8.0" rounded corners); Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 120 Hz
ProcessorDifferentQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN
Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
StorageDifferent256GB512GB
Rear cameraDifferent50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP
BatteryDifferentLi-Ion 4300 mAh5000 mAh (typical)
ChargingDifferent25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min
15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)
4.5W reverse wireless
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W): 10 | 45
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
Operating systemDifferentAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android
NetworkDifferentGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL (Network (manufacturer UK reference; market dependent))

Full specifications

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB 512GB
General
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S26Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Announced2026, February 25
Design
Dimensions149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in)158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm (H × W × D)
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Display
Display6.3 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)203.1mm (8.0" full rectangle) / 202.4mm (8.0" rounded corners); Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 120 Hz
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)2504 x 2256 (QXGA+)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5
Technology (Main Display)Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Colour Depth (Main Display)16M
Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)120 Hz
Size (Sub_Display)164.8mm (6.5" full rectangle) / 164.1mm (6.5" rounded corners)
Resolution (Sub Display)2520 x 1080 (FHD+)
Technology (Sub Display)Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Colour Depth (Sub Display)16M
Performance
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN
Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN; 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN; Xclipse 960 - ROW
Memory & Storage
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.X
Expandable storageNo
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF10.0 MP
Rear camera featuresBest Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR, HDR10+
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)F1.7 , F1.9 , F2.4
Rear Camera - Auto FocusYes
Rear Camera - OISYes
Rear Camera - ZoomOptical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - F NumberF2.2
Front Camera - Auto FocusNo
Rear Camera - FlashYes
Cover Camera - Resolution10.0 MP
Cover Camera - F NumberF2.2
Cover Camera - Auto FocusNo
Video Recording ResolutionUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Battery & Charging
BatteryLi-Ion 4300 mAh5000 mAh (typical)
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min
15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)
4.5W reverse wireless
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W): 10 | 45
Software
Operating systemAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android
User interfaceOne UI 9
Network
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL (Network (manufacturer UK reference; market dependent))
SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM (Network (manufacturer UK reference; market dependent))
Connectivity
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LEBluetooth v6.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
USB InterfaceUSB Type-C
USB VersionUSB 3.2 Gen 1
Location TechnologyGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
EarjackUSB Type-C
MHLNo
Wi-Fi DirectYes
UWB (Ultra-Wideband)Yes
PC Sync.Smart Switch (PC version)
Durability
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP48. Tested in fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Features
Desktop modeSamsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX
Audio
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio support
Sensors
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Processor
CPU Speed4.74GHz, 3.6GHz
CPU TypeOcta-Core
Network (manufacturer UK reference; market dependent)
Number of SIMDual-SIM (Network (manufacturer UK reference; market dependent))
SIM sizeNano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM (Network (manufacturer UK reference; market dependent))
General Information
Form factorFolder
Physical specification
Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm)158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9
Weight (g)215
Battery
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)Up to 27
RemovableNo
Energy Efficiency ClassA
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles1200
Audio and Video
Stereo SupportYes
Video Playing FormatMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Video Playing ResolutionUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Audio Playing FormatMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
ECO Design
Recycled Content (%)14.39
Weight of Critical Raw Material - Cobalt (g)10 ≤
Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)< 0.01
Weight of Critical Raw Material - Neodymium (g)0.2 ≤
Weight of Critical Raw Material - Gold (g)< 0.02
Recyclability (%)10.70
Services and Applications
Gear SupportGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Samsung DeX SupportYes
Bluetooth® Hearing Aid SupportAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)
SmartThings SupportYes
Mobile TVNo
Software Support
Security Update Period (Valid until)31 July 2033

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