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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Samsung Galaxy S26

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74Points
72Points

Why is Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better than Samsung Galaxy S26?

  • 3.3 mm less Thickness ?3.9 mm vs 7.2 mm
  • 3.7 " more Screen size ?10 " vs 6.3 "
  • 4 GB more RAM ?16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 384 GB more Internal storage ?512 GB vs 128 GB
  • AnTuTu benchmark ?
  • Geekbench multi-core ?
  • Geekbench single-core ?
  • GPU clock speed ?
  • L3 cache ?
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Performance
Battery
Cameras
Connectivity
Audio
Security & software
Your ranking
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldYour pick72
Samsung Galaxy S26Your pick71

Score breakdown

Design
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold31
Samsung Galaxy S2685
Display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold40
Samsung Galaxy S2690
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold84
Samsung Galaxy S2653
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold100
Samsung Galaxy S2638
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold90
Samsung Galaxy S2650
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold100
Samsung Galaxy S26100
Audio
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold100
Samsung Galaxy S26100
Security & software
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold33
Samsung Galaxy S26100
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold0
Samsung Galaxy S260

Design

Weight ?
309 g
167 g

A lighter device is more comfortable to hold and carry for long periods.

Thickness ?
3.9 mm
7.2 mm

A thinner device is easier to hold and slip into a pocket.

Width ?
214.1 mm
71.7 mm

A narrower phone is easier to use one-handed.

Height ?
159.2 mm
149.6 mm

The vertical dimension of the device.

Build material ?
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)

The primary frame and back materials of the device.

IP68 water & dust resistance ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

The device is protected against dust and submersion in water.

Toughened glass ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Reinforced glass (e.g. Gorilla Glass) resists scratches and cracks.

Stylus support ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

The device works with an active stylus pen.

Colors ?
Crafted Black
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold

The colour options the phone is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
10 "
6.3 "

A larger screen is better for media and multitasking.

Resolution ?
2,160 px
2,340 px

The vertical pixel count; higher means a sharper image.

Pixel density ?
269 ppi
411 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
120 Hz
120 Hz

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Touch sampling rate ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

How often the screen registers touches; higher feels more responsive.

Peak brightness ?
1,600 nits
2,600 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in direct sunlight.

Screen-to-body ratio ?
89.6 %
90 %

A higher ratio means slimmer bezels and a more immersive front.

Display type ?
Tri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X

The underlying panel technology (e.g. LTPO AMOLED).

Aspect ratio ?
4:3
19.5:9

The proportional relationship between screen width and height.

OLED display ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

HDR10+ support ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Displays a wider range of colours and brightness in supported content.

Always-on display ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Shows time and notifications while the screen is idle.

Display protection ?
Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

The reinforced glass protecting the screen (e.g. Gorilla Glass Victus 2).

Contrast ratio ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Color depth ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

How many bits encode each colour; more means smoother gradients.

Dolby Vision ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Supports Dolby Vision HDR for richer, scene-by-scene colour and contrast.

PWM frequency ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Higher PWM dimming frequency is easier on the eyes at low brightness.

Performance

Chipset ?
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

GPU ?
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW

The graphics processor handling games and visuals.

RAM ?
16 GB
12 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
512 GB
128 GB

More storage holds more apps, photos and files.

Storage type ?
UFS 4.0
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

CPU clock speed ?
4.47 GHz
4.74 GHz

A higher clock speed generally means faster processing.

CPU cores ?
8
8

More cores help with multitasking and demanding apps.

Fabrication process ?
3 nm
3 nm

A smaller process is more power-efficient and runs cooler.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
2,926,532
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
9,710
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
3,018
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

3DMark Wild Life ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

A GPU/graphics benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
LPDDR5X
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.

GPU clock speed ?
1,100 MHz
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

A higher graphics clock generally means faster gaming performance.

L3 cache ?
8 MB
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

More last-level cache can improve processor efficiency.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
5,600 mAh
4,300 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Wired charging ?
45 W
25 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster over a cable.

Wireless charging ?
15 W
15 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster wirelessly.

Time to full charge ?
30 min
30 min

How long a full charge takes; lower is better.

Reverse wireless charging ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

The phone can wirelessly charge other devices.

Silicon-carbon battery ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Newer silicon-carbon cells pack more capacity into the same space.

Battery type ?
Li-Ion
Li-Ion

The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).

Removable battery ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

The battery can be removed or replaced by the user.

Talk time ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Rated hours of voice calls on a charge.

Standby time ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Rated hours of idle standby on a charge.

Cameras

Main camera ?
200 MP
50 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Main sensor aperture ?
1.7 f/
1.8 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for better low-light shots.

Main sensor size ?
1/1.3"
1/1.56"

A larger sensor captures more light and detail.

Main sensor model ?
Samsung ISOCELL HP2
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

The model of the main camera sensor (e.g. Samsung ISOCELL HP2).

Ultrawide camera ?
200 MP
50 MP

Captures a wider field of view for landscapes and groups.

Telephoto camera ?
200 MP
50 MP

Enables closer, higher-quality zoom shots.

Front camera ?
10 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves selfies and video calls.

Optical zoom ?
3 x
3 x

Magnifies subjects without losing detail.

Optical image stabilization ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

OIS compensates for hand shake for sharper photos and steadier video.

Video resolution ?
4,320 p
4,320 p

The highest video resolution the device can record.

Records 8K video ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Captures ultra-high-resolution 8K footage.

Slow-motion video ?
240 fps
240 fps

A higher frame rate enables smoother slow-motion clips.

RAW photo support ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Saves unprocessed photos for more editing flexibility.

Rear cameras ?
3
3

How many rear camera modules the phone has.

Front camera aperture ?
2.2 f/
2.2 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for selfies.

4K front video ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

The front camera can record 4K video.

Main sensor pixel size ?
0.6 µm
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Larger pixels capture more light for better low-light shots.

Connectivity

5G support ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Connects to faster 5G mobile networks.

SIM slots ?
1
1

How many physical SIM cards the device accepts.

eSIM ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Supports a built-in digital SIM alongside or instead of a physical one.

Wi-Fi 6 support ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Supports faster, more efficient Wi-Fi 6 networks.

Wi-Fi 7 support ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Supports the latest, fastest Wi-Fi 7 standard.

Bluetooth version ?
5.4
5.4

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Enables contactless payments and quick pairing.

USB-C ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

USB standard ?
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1

The USB data-transfer standard of the port; later is faster.

Satellite navigation ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldGPSGLONASSGalileoQZSS
Samsung Galaxy S26GPSGLONASSGalileoQZSS

The satellite positioning systems the device can use; more means faster, more accurate location.

UWB (ultra-wideband) ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Enables precise spatial location for tracking and digital car keys.

FM radio ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Has a built-in FM radio receiver.

Infrared port ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

An IR blaster to control TVs and appliances.

USB OTG ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Connect USB drives and accessories directly to the phone.

SAR (head) ?
1.18 W/kg
1.19 W/kg

Radiofrequency energy absorbed by the head; lower is better.

SAR (body) ?
1.49 W/kg
1.2 W/kg

Radiofrequency energy absorbed by the body; lower is better.

Audio

Stereo speakers ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Two speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

3.5mm headphone jack ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Lets you use wired headphones without an adapter.

Dolby Atmos ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Adds spatial, three-dimensional audio in supported content.

Hi-Res audio ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Plays back high-resolution audio above CD quality.

Security & software

In-display fingerprint ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Unlock with a fingerprint sensor built into the screen.

Face unlock ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Unlock the device by scanning your face.

OS updates guaranteed ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
7 years

How many years of OS upgrades the maker promises.

Satellite connectivity ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy S26)

Send messages via satellite when off the mobile grid.

Operating system ?
Android 16
Android 16

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate and steps.

Gyroscope ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Senses rotation for gaming, photography and VR.

Compass ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

Barometer ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Measures air pressure for altitude and weather.

Proximity sensor ?
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy S26

Turns the screen off during calls when held to the ear.

The bottom line

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold just edges ahead, scoring 74 to 72 on our VS Score. It leads on Performance, Battery and Cameras. The Samsung Galaxy S26 answers back with stronger Design, Display and Security & software. Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold unless Design and Display matters most to you — then the Samsung Galaxy S26 is the smarter buy.

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