Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

There are 8 key differences between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons.

Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 9.5

Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 7.5 ≈ 80,000 EGP

Key differences

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Key differences
	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Dual SIM	Yes (physical SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM depending on market)	Yes
Dimensions	163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm	4.5mm when unfolded
Weight	214 g	Not officially specified
Back material	Gorilla Armor 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass back, reinforced Armor Aluminum frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, aluminum frame
Colours	Cobalt Violet – Sky Blue – White – Black	Lavender – Graphite – Cream – Pistachio
Water resistance	Yes	Yes, to a limited extent
IP rating	IP68	IP48 (per some sources)
Display type	LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X	Dual Dynamic AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Samsung's most powerful and complete phone yet, combining exceptional performance, professional-grade cameras, and a genuinely unique privacy feature found nowhere else — an excellent pick for anyone who wants the best possible Android experience, despite a slight step down in frame material and wireless charging speed compared to some rivals.

+Unique, exclusive Privacy Display feature
+200MP main lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture
+Exceptional performance from the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

−Shift from titanium to aluminum
−No 3.5mm headphone jack
−Wireless charging capped at 15W

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Samsung unveiled the Z Fold8 with an all-new design and a 4:3 display, priced at EGP 80,000 in Egypt.

+New design with a tablet-like inner display.
+Incredibly thin 4.5mm profile.
+First 45W charging in the series' history.

−Relatively limited water resistance (IP48).
−Dual camera only, no telephoto.
−Side-mounted touch fingerprint, not under-display.

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Full specifications

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Full specifications
	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Network & connectivity
2G	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
SIM type	Nano SIM + eSIM	Nano SIM + eSIM
Dual SIM	Yes (physical SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM depending on market)	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Dimensions	163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm	4.5mm when unfolded
Weight	214 g	Not officially specified
Back material	Gorilla Armor 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass back, reinforced Armor Aluminum frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, aluminum frame
Colours	Cobalt Violet – Sky Blue – White – Black	Lavender – Graphite – Cream – Pistachio
Water resistance	Yes	Yes, to a limited extent
IP rating	IP68	IP48 (per some sources)
Display
Display type	LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X	Dual Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.9 inches	Inner 7.6 in (4:3); Cover 5.5 in (10:16)
Resolution	1440 × 3120 pixels (QHD+)	Not officially specified
Refresh rate	1-120Hz variable	120Hz on both displays
Pixel density	505 ppi	Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU	(3nm), with an upgraded Vapor Chamber cooling system	—
GPU	Adreno 840	—
Operating system	Android 16 with One UI 8.5 (up to 7 generations of OS updates)	Android 17 with One UI
Memory
RAM	12GB (256GB/512GB variants) or 16GB (1TB variant), LPDDR5X	12GB or 16GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, or 1TB	256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0
Card slot	Not supported	Not supported
Camera
Main camera	Quad: 200MP (main, f/1.4, 1/1.3″ sensor, OIS) + 50MP (true 5x optical periscope telephoto, f/2.8, 1/2.52″ sensor, OIS) + 10MP (true 3x optical telephoto, OIS) + 50MP (120° ultra-wide, f/1.9)	Dual: 50MP (main) + 50MP (ultra-wide)
Main video	8K at 24 and 30fps, and 4K at 30, 60, and 120fps with 10-bit color depth and HDR10+ support	Supported
Selfie camera	12MP, f/2.2	Approximately 10MP
Selfie video	4K at 30 and 60fps	Supported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	4,800 mAh
Charging	60W wired fast charging (75% in 30 minutes) + 15W wireless charging (Qi2) + 4.5W reverse wireless charging	45W wired fast charging + 20W wireless charging
Connectivity & ports
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7), tri-band	Supported
Bluetooth	6.0	Supported
GPS	Yes, with GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS support	Yes
NFC	Yes, with UWB support	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, with DisplayPort 1.2 support	USB Type-C
Headphone jack	Not supported	Not supported
Sensors & security
Fingerprint	Yes, under-display (ultrasonic)	Yes, side-mounted (touch)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor, barometer	Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor
Availability & price
Announced	25/2/2026	July 22, 2026
Availability	Available	Available
Price	Approximately EGP 67,000 to EGP 87,770 (depending on storage and RAM) — varies by promotions	Approximately EGP 80,000 + tax
Device type	Smartphone	Foldable smartphone

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