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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Samsung Galaxy S26 scores higher (58/100 vs 57). Samsung Galaxy S26 costs less new ($785 vs $2,000).

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Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 (69 vs 54).
  • Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26 (63 vs 54).
  • Premium: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (63 vs 59).

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: level (53 and 51).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy S26 (43 vs 10).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (91 vs 86).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (90 vs 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Overall score58/10057/100
Performance86/10091/100
Camera53/10051/100
Battery43/10010/100
Working memory (RAM)60/10060/100
Storage33/10090/100
Fast charging7/1007/100
Brightness45/10045/100
Updates90/10090/100
Displaynot measured89/100
New price checked$785
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How these scores are calculated

Samsung Galaxy S26 sheet → Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 sheet → Compare in detail for my profile →

And if neither?

OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 (77 vs 63) for a lower new price ($699 vs $785).

OnePlus 15R sheet →