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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

The short answer

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,400.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster, at 60 W against 25.
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 138,999 against INR 139,999.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹1,39,999launch price · Mar 2026 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 ₹1,38,999launch price
Placement
At its priceUpper half ₹1L+Older listing
Spec index9.2 / 10—
Key Specs
RAM12 GB12 GB
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Rear Camera200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP
Front Camera12 MP10 MP + 4 MP
Battery5000 mAh4400 mAh
Display6.9 inches (17.53 cm)7.6 inches (19.3 cm)
General
Launch DateMarch 11, 2026 (Official)July 10, 2024 (Official)
Operating SystemAndroid v16Android v14
Custom UISamsung One UI 8.5Samsung One UI
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPUOcta core (4.74 GHz, Dual core, Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 3.62 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon V3 Phoenix M)Octa core (3.39 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 3.1 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 2.9 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A720 + 2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A520)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication3 nm4 nm
GraphicsAdreno 840Adreno 750
RAM12 GB12 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Display
Display TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2x
Screen Size6.9 inches (17.53 cm)7.6 inches (19.3 cm)
Resolution1440x3120 px (QHD+)1856x2160 px
Aspect Ratio19.5:9—
Pixel Density498 ppi375 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)91.46 %176.23 %
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2Yes
Bezel-less displayYes with punch-hole displayYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness2600 nits (peak)2600 nits
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR 10+
Refresh Rate120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive)120 Hz
Design
Height163.6 mm153.5 mm
Width78.1 mm68.1 mm
Thickness7.9 mm12.1 mm
Weight214 grams239 grams
Build MaterialFrame: Armor Aluminum Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursBlack, White, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, Silver Shadow, Pink GoldPink, White, Silver Shadow, Navy, Crafted Black
WaterproofYes, IP68Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP48
Main Camera
Camera SetupQuadTriple
Resolution200 MP f/1.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 50 MP f/1.9, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 50 MP f/2.9, Telephoto Camera (5x Periscope Optical Zoom) 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom)50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (23 mm focal length, 1µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (12 mm focal length, 1.12µm pixel size) 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (66 mm focal length, 1µm pixel size)
AutofocusYesYes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection autofocus
OISYesYes
FlashYes, LED FlashYes, LED Flash
Image Resolution16320 x 12240 Pixels8150 x 6150 Pixels
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlExposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAWContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode
Camera FeaturesAuto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo AssistDigital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 120 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps
Video Recording FeaturesSlo-motion Video Pro Mode Audio EraserDual Video Recording Slo-motion Bokeh portrait video Video Pro Mode
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleDual
Resolution12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (24 mm focal length, 3" sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size) 4 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera (26 mm focal length, 2.0µm pixel size)
FlashNo—
Autofocus—No
Camera Features—Fixed Focus
Video Recording—3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh4400 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoYes
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 60WYes, Fast, 25W: 50 % in 30 minutes
USB Type-CYesYes
Storage
Internal Memory256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
USB OTGYesYes
User Available Storage—Up to 229 GB
Storage Type—UFS 4.0
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIMSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
GPRSAvailableAvailable
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi Direct, Mobile HotspotWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v6.0Yes, v5.3
GPSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSSYes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFCYesYes
USB ConnectivityUSB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging
5G Bands—FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
4G Bands—TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26)
3G Bands—UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands—GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos—
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Fingerprint Sensor PositionIn DisplaySide
Fingerprint Sensor TypeUltrasonic—
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, BarometerLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope