Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,892,165 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Z Fold6
Screen size (7.6")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Total weight (214g)
WinsValue
Galaxy Z Fold6
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 7.6" | |
| 1,440 × 3,120 | 1,856 × 2,160 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| 5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | |
| 3,892,165 | 1,608,744 | |
| 11,566 | — | |
| 7,744 | 4,644 | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,400 mAh | |
| 60W | 25W | |
| 25W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 214g | 239g | |
| 7.9mm | 5.6mm | |
| Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | — | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.