Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Performance
88.7
100.0 ★
Camera
78.0
86.0 ★
Battery
78.0
78.0
Gaming
86.9
98.5 ★
Overall
85.4
92.0 ★
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 8
100.0/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
98.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
92.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
7.60"
Display Type
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1440x3120
1828x2448
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 960
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
RAM
12 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", HDR, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4900 mAh
4800 mAh
Charging
45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min, 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Unfolded: (161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm), Folded: (81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm)
Weight
190g
201g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Colors
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 92.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 85.4/100. However, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the overall winner with a score of 92.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is better for gaming with a score of 98.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus offers better value at PKR 384,999 with a value score of 1.0.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs PKR 539,999. The price difference is PKR 155,000.
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