Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 5

$1,799

1categories won

2 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 60W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 vs $1799.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Screen size	6.9"	7.6"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1812 x 2176
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	373 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2400 nitsWinner	1750 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000Winner	1,530,000
Geekbench multi	8900Winner	5380
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,400 mAh
Wired charging	60 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Weight	214 gWinner	253 g
Thickness	7.9 mm	6.1 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Operating system	Android 16	Android 13
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299Winner	$1,799