Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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US launch / reference: $1,299.99
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
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US launch / reference: $1,199.99
US availability: August 7, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for
- Separate 3x and 5x telephoto cameras
- Built-in Privacy Display
- 1 TB storage option
Tradeoff: 214 g body with a 6.9-inch display
Consider Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 for
- 4.1-inch cover display supports apps and camera previews
- 180 g body with 6.1 mm unfolded thickness
- 12 GB RAM in both storage options
Tradeoff: 25 W wired charging; power adapter sold separately
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Display | 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 Hz; built-in Privacy Display | Not documented |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM with 256 or 512 GB storage; 16 GB RAM with 1 TB | 12 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB storage |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh typical | 4,300 mAh typical dual battery; 4,174 mAh rated |
| Cameras | 200 MP wide + 50 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto + 50 MP 5x telephoto; 12 MP front | Not documented |
| Weight | 214 g | ↑ 180 g |
| Charging | Up to 60 W wired; up to 25 W wireless; power adapter sold separately | 25 W wired; 15 W wireless; power adapter sold separately |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | Android 17 with One UI 9 |
| IP rating | IP68; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes | IP48; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes |
| Main display | Not documented | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1080 × 2520; adaptive 1–120 Hz |
| Cover display | Not documented | 4.1-inch Super AMOLED; 948 × 1048; 60/120 Hz |
| Rear cameras | Not documented | 50 MP f/1.8 wide with OIS + 12 MP f/2.2 ultrawide |
| Front camera | Not documented | 10 MP; f/2.2 |
| Dimensions | Not documented | 166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm open; 85.7 × 75.4 × 13.1 mm folded |
| Connectivity | Not documented | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| SIM | Not documented | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
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