Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy Z Fold7
- Status
- Released · 2025-07-25
- Announced
- Announced 2025-07-09
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-02
Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy S26 Ultra
- Status
- Released · 2026-03-06
- Announced
- Announced 2026-02-25
- Verification
- Partially verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-02
Key differences
SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold7Galaxy S26 Ultra
Design & Build
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP48 (resists solid particles >1mm; submersible in up to 5 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors (differs) | Mint, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184×1968 (QXGA+), 120Hz; Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520×1080 (FHD+) | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy |
| Chipset (differs) | Octa-core, 4.47GHz + 3.5GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 4400 | 5000 |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.7; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4 | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.4; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Periscope Telephoto (5x) 50MP, ƒ/2.9; Ultrawide 50MP, ƒ/1.9 |
| Front cameras (differs) | Wide (Cover) 10MP, ƒ/2.2 | Wide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 16, One UI 8 | Android 16, One UI 9 |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 14 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold7Galaxy S26 Ultra
Design & Build
5 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP48 (resists solid particles >1mm; submersible in up to 5 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors (differs) | Mint, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Weight (differs) | 215 g | 214 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | Unfolded: 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm; Folded: 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Build materials (differs) | Armor Aluminum frame, Armor FlexHinge, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 cover | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, aluminum frame |
Display
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184×1968 (QXGA+), 120Hz; Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520×1080 (FHD+) | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 2600 · same on both | |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | Not recorded |
| Resolution | Not recorded | 1440×3120 pixels (~500 ppi) |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy |
| Chipset (differs) | Octa-core, 4.47GHz + 3.5GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
Memory & Storage
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM, 1TB / 16GB RAM · same on both | |
Battery & Charging
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not recorded | 60W wired, 75% in 30 min |
| Video playback | Not recorded | Up to 31 hours of video playback |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 4400 | 5000 |
| Wireless charging | Not recorded | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) |
Camera
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.7; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4 | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.4; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Periscope Telephoto (5x) 50MP, ƒ/2.9; Ultrawide 50MP, ƒ/1.9 |
| Front cameras (differs) | Wide (Cover) 10MP, ƒ/2.2 | Wide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 |
Connectivity
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| SIM | Dual-SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM, or Dual eSIM | Not recorded |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band |
| NFC | Yes · same on both | |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 16, One UI 8 | Android 16, One UI 9 |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication | Not recorded | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint |
Terms used on this page (9)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- eSIM
- A SIM built into the device and activated digitally instead of a physical card.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
- Qi2 / MagSafe
- Wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment; the quoted wattage is the maximum with a compatible charger.
Sources & verification
Galaxy Z Fold7
Verified 2026-10-02- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Independent technical sourceTier 2
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Verified 2026-10-02- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy S26 series unveilingManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraIndependent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here.