Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 7.8 overall against 7.1. Both launched in 2026. Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery — 4,900 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Overall winner
Samsung Galaxy S26+
7.8/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
7.1/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2600 (2nm) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (region dependent) | Exynos 2600 customised for Galaxy (2nm) |
| Display | 6.7″ · OLED · 120 Hz | 6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP wide (OIS) |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh · 45W charging | 4,300 mAh · 25W charging |
| RAM / Storage | — | 12GB / 512GB |
Which is better?
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 7.8 overall against 7.1.
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ takes 3 of the 4 categories both phones are scored in.
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery — 4,900 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 gives you the larger screen — 6.9 inches against 6.7 inches.
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ charges faster — 45W wired against 25W.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.6Better | 7.8 |
| Battery | 7.7Better | 6.6 |
| Software | 7.4Tie | 7.4Tie |
| Audio | 5.6 | — |
| Call Quality | 8.8Better | 8.3 |
| Performance | — | 8.0 |
| Camera | — | 5.7 |
| Design & Build | — | 7.2 |
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Reasons to consider
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging (45W vs 25W)
- Bigger battery (4,900 mAh vs 4,300 mAh)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Larger display (6.9″ vs 6.7″)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 16, One UI 8. | Android 17, One UI 9.0 |
| Chipset (as published) | Exynos 2600 (2nm) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (region dependent) | Exynos 2600 customised for Galaxy (2nm) |
| CPU | Deca-core (up to 3.9 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 / Adreno 840 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.7″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 1,440 × 3,120 pixels | 2,520 × 1,080 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen) |
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins narrowly on Display (8.6 vs 7.8) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,900 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins clearly on Battery (7.7 vs 6.6) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm | 166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm |
| Colours | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Pink, Graphite, Cream, Mint (Samsung.com exclusive) |
| Weight | — | 180 g |
| Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium |
| IP rating | — | Ip48 |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM; SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Barometer, Ambient light, Hall |
| Face unlock | Yes | — |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 12 MP (f/2.2) | 10 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 50 MP wide (OIS) · 12 MP wide |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | — | 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Main Camera · Features | OIS, PDAF, HDR, Optical Zoom | ProVisual Engine, FlexCam, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, FlipShot, 10x digital zoom |
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