Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

108specifications compared
41differ
67identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 8 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (411 ppi vs 403 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (10 vs 8). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 0.94 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 (4.74 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Display diagonal: 16 cm (6.3") on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Display resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9, 1848 x 2448 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

Display diagonal
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:16 cm (6.3")
- Galaxy Z Fold8:19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolution
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:2340 x 1080 pixels
- Galaxy Z Fold8:1848 x 2448 pixels
Pixel density
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:411 ppi
- Galaxy Z Fold8:403 ppi
Processor family
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:Samsung Exynos
- Galaxy Z Fold8:Snapdragon
Processor model
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:2600
- Galaxy Z Fold8:8 Elite Gen 5
Processor cores
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:10
- Galaxy Z Fold8:8
Processor boost frequency
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:3.8 GHz
- Galaxy Z Fold8:4.74 GHz
RAM capacity
- Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:12 GB
- Galaxy Z Fold8:16 GB

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Comparison of Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9, SM-F971BZGBEUB
161 specifications	A Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 View product	B Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Model SM-F971BZGBEUB View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	16 cm (6.3")	19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2340 x 1080 pixels	1848 x 2448 pixels
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Display technology marketing name	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours	16 million colours	16 million colours
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display brightness	1500 cd/m²	1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one	2600 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand specific technologiesKnown for one	Always-on display	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityDiffers	411 ppi	403 ppi
Rounded display cornersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 cd/m²
Second displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Second display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 Hz
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Samsung Exynos	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	2600	8 Elite Gen 5
Processor architectureKnown for one	ARM C1-Ultra+C1-Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers	10	8
Processor frequencyKnown for one	3.26 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	4.74 GHz
Storage1 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Internal storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Compatible memory cards	Not supported	Not supported
User memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218.6 GB
Camera13 differ
Rear camera typeDiffers	Triple camera	Dual camera
Rear camera sensor size	1/1.56"	1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeDiffers	1/2.55"	1/2.52"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/3.94"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	10 MP	50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	12 MP	50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Rear camera aperture number	1.8	1.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers	2.4	1.9
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera pixel size	1 µm	1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeDiffers	1.4 µm	0.7 µm
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	1 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	85°	85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	120°	120°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	36°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers	3x	2x
Digital zoomDiffers	30x	10x
Front camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Front camera sensor sizeDiffers	1/3.2"	1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	12 MP	10 MP
Front camera aperture number	2.2	2.2
Front camera pixel size	1.12 µm	1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers	85°	100°
Rear camera flash	Yes	Yes
Flash type	LED	LED
Video capture resolution (max)	7680 x 4320 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers	30 fps	240 fps
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording modesKnown for one	4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Panorama	Yes	Yes
Portrait modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Slow motion mode	Yes	Yes
Slow motion rateDiffers	240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD	240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD
AI scene recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network7 differ
SIM card capability	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM	NanoSIM + eSIM
3G standardsDiffers	WCDMA	WCDMA, UMTS
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffers	Sub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD	Sub6 TDD, Sub6 FDD
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	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)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	6.0
Frequency bandKnown for one	Tri-band	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedDiffers	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz	2100,1900,850,900 MHz
4G bands supportedDiffers	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz	2100,1900,1800,850,2600,900,700,800,1500,2500,2300 MHz
5G bands supportedDiffers	2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz	2100,1900,1800,850,2600,900 MHz
MIMO	Yes	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM	4096-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
2G standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GSM
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850,1900,1800,900 MHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivity	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
E-mailKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Navigationidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Design3 differ
Form factorDiffers	Bar	Fold
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Mint colour
Colour nameDiffers	Sky Blue	Pistachio
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Atmos	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers	stereo	stereo
Audio formats supportedDiffers	3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF	MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Video formats supportedDiffers	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM	MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Softwareidentical
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedKnown for one	Android 16.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
User interface (UI)Known for one	One UI 8.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
App distribution platformKnown for one	Google Play	Unknown — not stated by the source
Google applicationsKnown for one	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Samsung Bixby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4300 mAh	4800 mAh
Removable battery	No	No
Battery endurance in cycles	1200	1200
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	30 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless video playback timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 h
Power1 differ
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs	25 W	45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	10 W	10 W
Endurance2 differ
Energy efficiency class	A	A
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers	3060 min	2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability class	A	A
Repairability class	C	C
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP68	IP48
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes	Yes
Hall sensor	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	167 g	201 g
WidthDiffers	71.7 mm	161.4 mm
DepthDiffers	7.2 mm	4.5 mm
HeightDiffers	149.6 mm	123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.26 W/kg
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Galaxy 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 July 2033

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