Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 2,477,554
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 180 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP48
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,600 nits
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Ion
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.3″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 960 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.x |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,064,672 Best value | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,230 Best value | 6,916 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 13.1 mm |
| Body Width | 71.7 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 180 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 87.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h Best value | 44 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 4.1″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | 0.74 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.1 W/kg Best value | 1.16 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps | 14,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps | 4,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 |
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