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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S26 suits buyers who want a lighter phone and a brighter, sharper screen; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is for those who want a foldable design and more display space. Their overall results are close.
The S26 weighs 167 g against 309 g for the TriFold. Its 6.3-inch screen reaches 2600 nits and 411 ppi, while the TriFold’s 10-inch display has 1600 nits and 269 ppi. The choice is between easier handling and a much larger viewing area.
The TriFold has a 200 MP main camera versus 50 MP on the S26, plus a 5600 mAh battery and 45 W fast charging instead of 4300 mAh and 25 W. It also offers 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, compared with 12 GB and 256 GB on the S26.
Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter 167 g phone with a 2600-nit, 411-ppi screen.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a foldable 10-inch screen, a 200 MP main camera, and a 5600 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.9 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 8.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 2,710,000
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 411 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 309 g
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,600 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 960 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 4.47 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,064,672 Best value | 2,710,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 Best value | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU with 2× Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6× Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,230 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 12.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.7 mm | 214.1 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 309 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 89.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value |
| 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 4:3 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits Best value | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 10″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,584 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 269 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 | LTPO, HDR, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-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, aptX HD, ASHA |
| 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, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.1 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps Best value | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps Best value | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | SM-F968B, SM-F968B/DS, SM-D639B, SM-D639B/DS, SM-D639U, SM-D639U1, SM-D639N, SM-D6390 |
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