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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 17 Oct 2026
Samsung512 GB

Galaxy Z Fold8

7.6″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

UK SM-F971BLVCEUB · Lavender · 512 GBFull product profile
Galaxy Z Fold8 Front Lavender Lavender
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Samsung512 GB

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

6.3″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2600

UK SM-S942BZSHEUB · Silver Shadow · 512 GBFull product profile
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only) Front Silver Shadow Silver Shadow
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Pixel density, Native zoom, Rear cameras. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy Z Fold8Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Octa-Core; CPU clock groups: 4.74 / 3.6 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Samsung Exynos 2600

UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.

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Galaxy Z Fold8

1.3″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy Z Fold8
7.6″
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy Z Fold8
Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy Z Fold8
Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

37 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Galaxy Z Fold8Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Samsung Exynos 2600
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Octa-Core; CPU clock groups: 4.74 / 3.6 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold8 technical specifications — SM-F971BLVBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy Z Fold8 product page
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Front autofocus

In Visual facts
Galaxy Z Fold8No
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Yes
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact source capability wording, scoped to Front Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact source capability wording, scoped to Front Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Typical battery capacity

In Visual facts
Galaxy Z Fold84800 mAh
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)4300 mAh
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Software support

Galaxy Z Fold8Manufacturer security-update period valid until 31 July 2033
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Manufacturer security-update period valid until 28 February 2033
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

Galaxy Z Fold84800 mAh (typical)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)4300 mAh (typical)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Power. Source field: Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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Main display resolution

Galaxy Z Fold81848 x 2448 (QXGA+)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)2340 x 1080 (FHD+)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Main display size

Galaxy Z Fold8193.2mm (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Main display resolution

Galaxy Z Fold81848 x 2448 (QXGA+)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)2340 x 1080 (FHD+)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 1848 x 2448 (QXGA+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 2340 x 1080 (FHD+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer form factor

Galaxy Z Fold8foldable
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)slab
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer General Information / Form Factor: Folder. Shared form normalization: Touchscreen Bar→slab, Folder→foldable, Flip→flip. Original manufacturer designation is retained; no form is inferred from a model name.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer General Information / Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Shared form normalization: Touchscreen Bar→slab, Folder→foldable, Flip→flip. Original manufacturer designation is retained; no form is inferred from a model name.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Main display diagonal (full rectangle)

Galaxy Z Fold87.6 in
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)6.3 in
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 193.2mm (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery — Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

Galaxy Z Fold84800
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)4300
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera — Front Camera - Auto Focus

Galaxy Z Fold8No
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Yes
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Camera — Front Camera - Resolution

Galaxy Z Fold810.0 MP
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)12.0 MP
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Camera — Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

Galaxy Z Fold8F1.8, F1.9
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)F1.8, F2.4, F2.2
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Camera — Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

Galaxy Z Fold850.0 MP + 50.0 MP
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)50.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MP
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Camera — Rear Camera - Zoom

Galaxy Z Fold8Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 10x
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Connectivity — Bluetooth Version

Galaxy Z Fold8Bluetooth v6.0
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Bluetooth v5.4
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

ECO Design — Recyclability (%)

Galaxy Z Fold811.5
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)13.6
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

ECO Design — Recycled Content (%)

Galaxy Z Fold814.86
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)21.2
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)

Galaxy Z Fold8< 0.01
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)0.01 ≤ < 0.1
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

General Information — Form Factor

Galaxy Z Fold8Folder
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Touchscreen Bar
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Network/Bearer — SIM Slot Type

Galaxy Z Fold8SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Physical specification — Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

Galaxy Z Fold8123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Physical specification — Weight (g)

Galaxy Z Fold8201
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)167
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Processor — CPU Speed

Galaxy Z Fold84.74GHz, 3.6GHz
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)3.8GHz, 3.26GHz, 2.76GHz
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Processor — CPU Type

Galaxy Z Fold8Octa-Core
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Deca-Core
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Software Support — Security Update Period (Valid until)

Galaxy Z Fold831 July 2033
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)28 February 2033
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

Storage/Memory — Available Storage (GB)

Galaxy Z Fold8473.6
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)475.4
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

Galaxy Z Fold8123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Closed Height (foldable measured folded)

Galaxy Z Fold8123.9 mm
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)149.6 mm
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.

Closed Thickness (foldable measured folded)

Galaxy Z Fold89.7 mm
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)7.2 mm
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.

Galaxy Z Fold8201 g
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)167 g
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Closed Width (foldable measured folded)

In Visual facts
Galaxy Z Fold881.9 mm
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)71.7 mm
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.

Camera system

Galaxy Z Fold850.0 MP + 50.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.8, F1.9 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 10x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 10.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (no); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); 10.0 MP (Cover Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Cover Camera - F Number); Cover Camera - Auto Focus (no); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)50.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.8, F2.4, F2.2 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 12.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Cover Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Cover Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Cover Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Galaxy Z Fold8193.2 mm (≈7.61-inch, calculated) (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 1848 x 2448 (QXGA+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display); 138.4 mm (≈5.45-inch, calculated) (5.5" full rectangle) / 137.5mm (5.4" rounded corners) (Size, cover display); 1972 x 1248 (WUXGA+) (Resolution, cover display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, cover display); 16M (Colour Depth, cover display)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)159.3 mm (≈6.27-inch, calculated) (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Sub_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Sub Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Sub Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Sub Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Services and Applications — Gear Support

Galaxy Z Fold8Galaxy 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 Ultra, Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)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 Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM and network configuration

Galaxy Z Fold8UK SM-F971BLVCEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)UK SM-S942BZSHEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (25)

Claimed video playback

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover display resolution

Galaxy Z Fold81972 x 1248 (WUXGA+)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Sub Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover display size

Galaxy Z Fold8138.4mm (5.5" full rectangle) / 137.5mm (5.4" rounded corners)
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Sub_Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover display technology

Galaxy Z Fold8Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Sub Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ingress protection

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published peak brightness

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera modules

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours)

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Up to 30
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)

Galaxy Z Fold8Up to 26
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Cover Camera - Auto Focus

Galaxy Z Fold8No
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Cover Camera - F Number

Galaxy Z Fold8F2.2
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Cover Camera - Resolution

Galaxy Z Fold810.0 MP
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — UWB (Ultra-Wideband)

Galaxy Z Fold8Yes
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Colour Depth (Sub Display)

Galaxy Z Fold816M
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Physical specification — Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm)

Galaxy Z Fold8123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power — Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)

Galaxy Z Fold810 | 45
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K recording

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Galaxy Z Fold8Not verified
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

57 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs121 specificationsGalaxy Z Fold8Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)
201g
Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
167g
Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
81.9mm
Closed Width · Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions.
71.7mm
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
9.7mm
Closed Thickness · Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions.
7.2mm
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm (height × width × depth)Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.
Physical specification — Weight (g)Differs
Sources
201Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
167Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Cobalt (g)
Sources
10 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
10 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)Differs
Sources
< 0.01Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
0.01 ≤ < 0.1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Neodymium (g)
Sources
0.2 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
0.2 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Gold (g)
Sources
< 0.02Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
< 0.02Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
foldableExact manufacturer General Information / Form Factor: Folder. Shared form normalization: Touchscreen Bar→slab, Folder→foldable, Flip→flip. Original manufacturer designation is retained; no form is inferred from a model name.
slabExact manufacturer General Information / Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Shared form normalization: Touchscreen Bar→slab, Folder→foldable, Flip→flip. Original manufacturer designation is retained; no form is inferred from a model name.
LavenderExact manufacturer catalogue modelCode SM-F971BLVCEUB, fmyChipType=COLOR: Lavender. Storage/radio options and display colour depth are separate fields.
Silver ShadowExact manufacturer catalogue modelCode SM-S942BZSHEUB, fmyChipType=COLOR: Silver Shadow. Storage/radio options and display colour depth are separate fields.
123.9 mmExact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions.
149.6 mmExact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
7.6″
Main display diagonal (full rectangle) · Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 193.2mm (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.
6.3″
Main display diagonal (full rectangle) · Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.
120Hz
Maximum main display refresh rate · Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.
120Hz
Maximum main display refresh rate · Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.
193.2 mm (≈7.61-inch, calculated) (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 1848 x 2448 (QXGA+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display); 138.4 mm (≈5.45-inch, calculated) (5.5" full rectangle) / 137.5mm (5.4" rounded corners) (Size, cover display); 1972 x 1248 (WUXGA+) (Resolution, cover display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, cover display); 16M (Colour Depth, cover display)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Sub_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Sub Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Sub Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Sub Display).
159.3 mm (≈6.27-inch, calculated) (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display).
193.2mm (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).
159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).
1848 x 2448 (QXGA+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).
2340 x 1080 (FHD+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).
Dynamic AMOLED 2XManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display).
Dynamic AMOLED 2XManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display).
Display — Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
16MManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
16MManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Display — Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)
Sources
120 HzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
120 HzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Cover display size
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
138.4mm (5.5" full rectangle) / 137.5mm (5.4" rounded corners)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Sub_Display).
Not verified
Cover display resolution
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
1972 x 1248 (WUXGA+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Sub Display).
Not verified
Cover display technology
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
Dynamic AMOLED 2XManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Sub Display).
Not verified
Display — Colour Depth (Sub Display)
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
16MManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
1848 x 2448 (QXGA+)Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 1848 x 2448 (QXGA+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
2340 x 1080 (FHD+)Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 2340 x 1080 (FHD+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
50.0 MP + 50.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.8 , F1.9 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 10.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (no); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); 10.0 MP (Cover Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Cover Camera - F Number); Cover Camera - Auto Focus (no); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Cover Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Cover Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Cover Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.
50.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.8 , F2.4 , F2.2 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 12.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - OIS. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - OIS. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
NoExact source capability wording, scoped to Front Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Front Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Camera — Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)Differs
Sources
50.0 MP + 50.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
50.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)Differs
Sources
F1.8 , F1.9Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
F1.8 , F2.4 , F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - ZoomDiffers
Sources
Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10xManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30xManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Front Camera - ResolutionDiffers
Sources
10.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
12.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Front Camera - F Number
Sources
F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Cover Camera - Resolution
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
10.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Cover Camera - F Number
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Cover Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Video Recording Resolution
Sources
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHDManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHDManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
4800 mAh (typical)Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Power. Source field: Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W).
4300 mAh (typical)Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles.
4800 mAhManufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
4300 mAhManufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
Up to 26Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Battery — Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)Differs
Sources
4800Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
4300Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable.
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable.
Battery — Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
AManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
AManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Battery — Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
1200Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
1200Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Power — Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
10 | 45Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours)
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold8No source recorded
Not verified
Up to 30Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Manufacturer security-update period valid until 31 July 2033Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.
Manufacturer security-update period valid until 28 February 2033Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.
Audio and Video — Stereo Support
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Gear SupportDiffers
Sources
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 Ultra, Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch ActiveManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
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 Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch ActiveManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Samsung DeX Support
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — SmartThings Support
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Software Support — Security Update Period (Valid until)Differs
Sources
31 July 2033Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
28 February 2033Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyOcta-Core; CPU clock groups: 4.74 / 3.6 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Samsung Exynos 2600UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.
12 GB physical RAM; 512 GB nominal storageExact selected manufacturer SKU; available storage is lower. Virtual or storage-backed RAM is not included.
12 GB physical RAM; 512 GB nominal storageExact selected manufacturer SKU; available storage is lower. Virtual or storage-backed RAM is not included.
Regional SIM and network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK SM-F971BLVCEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.
UK SM-S942BZSHEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.
12 GBManufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
12 GBManufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
512 GBManufacturer value from Storage (GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
512 GBManufacturer value from Storage (GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to NFC. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to NFC. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Bluetooth v6.0
Bluetooth v5.4
Android
Android
NoExact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.
NoExact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.
4.74GHz, 3.6GHzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
3.8GHz, 3.26GHz, 2.76GHzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Octa-CoreManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Deca-CoreManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
12Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
12Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
512Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
512Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Storage/Memory — Available Storage (GB)Differs
Sources
473.6Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
475.4Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Dual-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Dual-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — SIM Slot TypeDiffers
Sources
SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDLManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDLManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
N75(1500+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
N75(1500+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
USB 3.2 Gen 1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
USB 3.2 Gen 1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Location Technology
Sources
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Bluetooth VersionDiffers
Sources
Bluetooth v6.0Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Bluetooth v5.4Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Smart Switch (PC version)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
AndroidManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
AndroidManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
General Information — Form FactorDiffers
Sources
FolderManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Touchscreen BarManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Physical specification — Dimension (HxWxD, mm)Differs
Sources
123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Physical specification — Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm)
Sources
Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)No source recorded
123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Audio and Video — Video Playing Format
Sources
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Audio and Video — Video Playing Resolution
Sources
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Audio and Video — Audio Playing Format
Sources
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Recycled Content (%)Differs
Sources
14.86Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
21.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Recyclability (%)Differs
Sources
11.5Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
13.6Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Mobile TV
Sources
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-F971BLVCEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZSHEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExact manufacturer Display / Technology (Main Display): Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExact manufacturer Display / Technology (Main Display): Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
Show unverified (13)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Ingress protection
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

512 GB · checked 17 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight201 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung
Width81.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions. · Closed Width

Samsung
Thickness9.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm): 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Folded/closed state, kept separate from open dimensions. · Closed Thickness

Samsung
Display size7.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 193.2mm (7.6" full rectangle) / 192.5mm (7.6" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.

Samsung
IP ratingNot verified

Not published

RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.

Samsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modulesNot verified

Not published

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
  1. Samsung UK — exact SM-F971BLVCEUB manufacturer specificationsSamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold8 technical specifications — SM-F971BLVBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold8 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  4. Samsung UK — SM-F971BLVCEUB exact catalogue identity and official gallerySamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 (Samsung.com only)

512 GB · checked 17 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung
Width71.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung
Thickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.

Samsung
IP ratingNot verified

Not published

RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.

Samsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modulesNot verified

Not published

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZSHEUB manufacturer specificationsSamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026
  2. Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  3. Samsung UK — SM-S942BZSHEUB exact catalogue identity and official gallerySamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026
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