Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
₹45,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts ₹45,000 lower: ₹1,54,999 against ₹1,99,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster: 60W against 45W.
- The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,000 nits against 2,600) and sharper (QXGA+ against Quad HD+).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches further: 5x against 3x.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP48.
Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the lower price, faster charging and more zoom. Get the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra for the better screen.
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₹1,99,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹2,19,999
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 Fold8 Ultra, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at ₹1,99,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, by ₹45,000. Starting prices: ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, ₹1,99,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹2,19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
Neither: both have 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is quicker: 60W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's: it is brighter (3,000 to 2,600 nits). The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra a 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Galaxy S26 Ultra zooms further. The main cameras are 200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. 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?
Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, so expect much the same speed.
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 Fold8 Ultra's IP48. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 214 g and 215 g.
