Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance
60.5
100.0 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
61.0
98.5 ★
Overall
74.0
93.1 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
100.0/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
98.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
93.1/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
8.00"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2340
1968x2184
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", Video (1080p@30fps)
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 25W
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Unfolded: (158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm) Folded: (158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight
200g
215g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Mint
Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 93.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A26 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the overall winner with a score of 93.1/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A26 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is better for gaming with a score of 98.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better value at PKR 94,999 with a value score of 2.6.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Samsung Galaxy A26 costs PKR 94,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs PKR 608,999. The price difference is PKR 514,000.
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