Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,900 | $1,300 |
| Display size | 5.5-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 81.9 mm × 123.9 mm × 9.7 mm | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 5.5" | — |
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display |
| Cover display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | — |
| Resolution | 2448 × 1848 | — |
| Cover resolution | 1972 × 1248 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Protection | Flex Titanium (main) | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Rear camera 4 | — | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Front cameras | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4660 mAh | 4855 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP48 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,900 | $1,300 |
| Display size | 5.5-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 81.9 mm × 123.9 mm × 9.7 mm | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 5.5" | — |
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display |
| Cover display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | — |
| Resolution | 2448 × 1848 | — |
| Cover resolution | 1972 × 1248 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Protection | Flex Titanium (main) | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Rear camera 4 | — | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Front cameras | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4660 mAh | 4855 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP48 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy S26 Ultra
39.7 mm taller
Thickness
Galaxy S26 Ultra
1.8 mm thinner
Width
Galaxy Z Fold8
3.8 mm wider
Weight
Galaxy Z Fold8
13 g lighter
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 is 3.8 mm (4.9% relative to Galaxy S26 Ultra) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is 39.7 mm (32% relative to Galaxy Z Fold8) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 is 1.8 mm (22.8% relative to Galaxy S26 Ultra) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 is 13 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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Galaxy Z Fold8
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Strengths
- 60W wired charging — major upgrade over S25 Ultra
- Privacy Display for commuting and office shoulder-surfing resistance
- Brighter 200MP main and versatile periscope zoom
Compromises
- Heavy, wide chassis limits one-handed and pocket comfort
- Aluminum instead of titanium divides premium buyers
- Privacy Display trade-offs and S Pen software stagnation