Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: 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 Z TriFold suits anyone who wants a phone that unfolds into a 10-inch screen; the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better fit for brighter viewing and a lighter build. Their overall scores are close, but the TriFold leads on performance, camera, and battery, while the FE has the edge in display and design.
Unfolded, the TriFold offers a 10″ screen and 1,584 px of horizontal resolution, against 6.7″ and 1,080 px on the FE. The S26 FE counters with 2,600 nits and 385 ppi, versus 1,600 nits and 269 ppi, and weighs 193 g against 309 g. It also has IP68 resistance, compared with IP48 for the TriFold.
The TriFold’s Snapdragon 8 Elite tops the FE’s Exynos 2500 in Geekbench 6 single-core, with 3,234 against 2,540. Its main camera pairs 200 MP with a 1/1.3″ sensor; the FE has 50 MP and a 1/1.57″ sensor. Battery capacity is 5,600 mAh versus 4,900 mAh. Both support 45 W wired charging, 15 W wireless charging, and 7 years of Android updates.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the better buy for anyone who wants a foldable 10″ screen, 16 GB of RAM, and a 5,600 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better buy for anyone after a lighter 193 g phone, a 2,600-nit display, and IP68 resistance.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.9 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,600 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,234
- against 2,540
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,145,925
- against 2,710,000
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 385 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 309 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Xclipse 950 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.47 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,710,000 | 3,145,925 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 2,540 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 9,002 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2× Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6× Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 12.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 214.1 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 309 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % Best value | 88.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Plastic Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP48 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,600 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 10″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,584 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Features | LTPO, HDR, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, 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 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.18 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | 1.32 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ASHA | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Z TriFold | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 699 € |
| Model numbers | SM-F968B, SM-F968B/DS, SM-D639B, SM-D639B/DS, SM-D639U, SM-D639U1, SM-D639N, SM-D6390 | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS |
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