Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
₹30,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy Z Flip8 starts ₹30,000 lower: ₹1,24,999 against ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better screen on paper: sharper (Quad HD+ against Full HD+).
- Only the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a zoom camera, a 50MP 5x telephoto.
- The Galaxy Z Flip8 is the lighter phone: 180 g against 214 g.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP48.
Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the bigger battery, the sharper screen and the zoom camera. Get the Galaxy Z Flip8 for the lower price and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,54,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹1,74,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,24,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹1,44,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip8, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at ₹1,24,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Galaxy Z Flip8, by ₹30,000. Starting prices: ₹1,24,999 for the Galaxy Z Flip8, ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999. The Galaxy Z Flip8 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,44,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, with 5,000 mAh to 4,300 mAh. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. Both have a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy Z Flip8. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, the Galaxy Z Flip8 the Exynos 2600 for Galaxy.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 7 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, rated IP68 to the Galaxy Z Flip8's IP48. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy Z Flip8, at 180 g to 214 g.
