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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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  • 43differ
  • 55identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 300 cd/m² more display brightness than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (1500 cd/m² vs 1200 cd/m²). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 21 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (403 ppi vs 382 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (10 vs 8). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Display resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, 1848 x 2448 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy S26 FE:17 cm (6.7")
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:19.3 cm (7.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy S26 FE:2340 x 1080 pixels
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:1848 x 2448 pixels
  • Gorilla Glass version
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Gorilla Glass Victus
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Display brightness
    • Galaxy S26 FE:1200 cd/m²
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:1500 cd/m²
  • Pixel density
    • Galaxy S26 FE:382 ppi
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:403 ppi
  • Processor family
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Samsung Exynos
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy S26 FE:2500
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:8 Elite Gen 5
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy S26 FE:10
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:8

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Comparison of Galaxy S26 FE, Galaxy Z Fold8
145 specifications
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2340 x 1080 pixels1848 x 2448 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Display technology marketing nameDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionDiffersGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display brightnessDiffers1200 cd/m²1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers382 ppi403 ppi
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one1900 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersSamsung ExynosSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers25008 Elite Gen 5
Processor coresDiffers108
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source218.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Camera14 differ
Rear camera typeDiffersTriple cameraDual camera
Rear camera sensor size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeDiffers1/3.2"1/2.52"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs8 MP50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.21.9
Rear camera pixel size1 µm1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers84°85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers123°120°
Optical zoomDiffers3x2x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeDiffers1/3.2"1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP10 MP
Front camera aperture number2.22.2
Front camera pixel size1.12 µm1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers85°100°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeLEDLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs4320 x 7680 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers240 fps30 fps
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeYesYes
PanoramaYesYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/4.4"Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one1.12 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one1 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one32°Unknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeNanoSIM + eSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGSM
3G standardsDiffersWCDMA, UMTSWCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD, Sub6 FDDSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.46.0
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supportedDiffers850,1900,2100 MHz2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supportedDiffers1800,1900,2100,850,900,2600,800,700,2300,2500 MHz2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedDiffers2100,1900,1800,850,700,900,2600,800,2300,2500,3500,3700 MHz2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivityUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersBarFold
Product colourGraphiteGraphite
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supportedDiffersMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 17Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4900 mAh4800 mAh
Removable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery endurance in cycles12001200
Wireless video playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one1.1 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)45 W45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)10 W10 W
Endurance2 differ
Energy efficiency classAA
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers3000 min2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability classAA
Repairability classCC
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP68IP48
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes
Geomagnetic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hall sensorYesYes
Magnetic sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers193 g201 g
WidthDiffers76.9 mm161.4 mm
DepthDiffers7.4 mm4.5 mm
HeightDiffers161.6 mm123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.26 W/kg
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Galaxy Watch U
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 July 2033

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