Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery: 4,900 mAh against 4,300.
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ charges faster, at 45 W against 25.
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 119,999 against INR 124,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Samsung Galaxy S26+
₹1,19,999launch price · Mar 2026
|
 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
₹1,24,999launch price · Aug 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Lower half ₹1L+ | Bottom quarter ₹1L+ |
| Spec index | 8.9 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | March 11, 2026 (Official) | August 8, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI 8.5 | Samsung One UI 9 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | Deca core (3.8 GHz, Single core, C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, C1-Pro) | Deca core (3.8 GHz, Single core, C1 Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, C1 Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, C1 Pro) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics | Xclipse 960 | Xclipse 960 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 px (QHD+) | 1080x2520 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Pixel Density | 513 ppi | 397 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 91.78 % | 88.37 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | 3000 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 158.4 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Width | 75.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams | 180 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Armor Aluminum 2 Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Frame: Armor Aluminum Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Pink, Graphite, Cream, Mint |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP48 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Dual |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8160 x 6120 Pixels | — |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 3 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist | 10 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Quality Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist |
| Video Recording | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode Audio Eraser | Slo-motion HDR10+ Recording |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 45W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | Side |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic | — |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |