Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo X Fold5
₹5,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X Fold5 starts ₹5,000 lower: ₹1,49,999 against ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the much faster chip: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X Fold5 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 60W.
- The X Fold5 has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 2,600) and sharper (2480 x 2200 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 IP5X and IPX8 and IPX9.
Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the faster chip, more zoom and better water protection. Get the X Fold5 for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
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
- 16GB + 512GB₹1,49,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs X Fold5, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999 and the vivo X Fold5 starts at ₹1,49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the X Fold5?
The X Fold5, by ₹5,000. Starting prices: ₹1,49,999 for the X Fold5, ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the X Fold5?
The X Fold5, with 6,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the X Fold5 is quicker: 80W to 60W. 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 X Fold5's: it is brighter (4,500 to 2,600 nits). The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the X Fold5 a 8.03-inch AMOLED 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 50MP main (f/1.57, OIS) on the X Fold5. 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 X Fold5 the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, rated IP68 to the X Fold5's IP5X, IPX8 and IPX9. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 214 g and 217 g.
