Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
6category wins
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3120 | 2520 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 | 2600 |
| PPI | 500 | 400 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Mohs level 1 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 | 87.1 |
| Other | — | Cover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), 4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 342 PPI |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Xclipse 960 (ROW) / Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) (US/CA/CN) |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2600 (ROW) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US/CA/CN) |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 2 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 8.5 | One UI 9 |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra +12%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra +1%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra +25%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,639 | 3,235 (Exynos 2600) / 3,639 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 11,047 | 10,904 (Exynos 2600) / 11,047 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
| AnTuTu | 3,950,082 | 3,161,126 (Exynos 2600) / 3,950,082 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | — | UFS 4.x |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ |
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.4, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, HDR10 + | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 60 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT / Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Folded height (mm) | — | 85.7 |
| Folded thickness (mm) | — | 13.1 |
| Folded width (mm) | — | 75.4 |
| Height (mm) | 163.6 | 166.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 6.1 |
| Other | — | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame |
| Weight (g) | 214 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 78.1 | 75.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 25 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Available. Released 2026, July 22 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | — | High-bitrate audio support |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | — | Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is 8% cheaper at 210,000 DZD versus 228,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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