Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Today
Previous check$600
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
8.4 out of 10 on the spec sheet +0.7
Buy on AmazonSamsung Galaxy S26 FE or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
Galaxy S26 FE costs $1,280 less today and also has score 0.7 higher (8.4 vs. 7.7).
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
8.4score · higher
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
7.7score
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins 3by componentSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 wins 1
- 8.6Performance9.5
- 8.0Screen7.4
- 6.7Camera3.4
- 7.8Battery7.5
- 10.0Connectivity7.5
- 10.0Longevity10.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is $1,280 the cheaperSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the cheaper
The best for each use
By the spec rule for each use, the same one the lists on this site use.
Cell phones for gaming
Both work. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is $1,280 cheaper.
Cell phones for photos
Only Samsung Galaxy S26 FE works: 50 MP camera or better, up to $600.
Neither one fits: Cell phones for seniors, Best value cell phones, Cheap cell phones with NFC, Cheap 5G cell phones, Compact cell phones.
The comparison in detail
Score by component, side by side
Galaxy S26 FE wins on camera and connectivity.
- 8.6Performance9.5
- 8.0Screen7.4
- 6.7 (wins)Camera3.4
- 7.8Battery7.5
- 10.0 (wins)Connectivity7.5
- 10.0Longevity10.0
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Today
Previous check$1,880
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
7.7 out of 10 on the spec sheet
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Where is each one cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
Galaxy S26 FE
- Amazon Lowest price$600Buy on Amazon
Galaxy Z Fold8
- Amazon Lowest price$1,880Buy on Amazon
Spec sheet side by side
| Item | Galaxy S26 FE | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Chip changes | Samsung Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Cores changes | 10 | 8 |
| RAM changes | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage changes | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory card | No | No |
| System | Android | Android |
| Factory software version changes | 16 | 17 |
| Screen | ||
| Size changes | 6.7″ | 5.5″ |
| Technology changes | AMOLED Dinâmico 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution changes | 1080 px x 2340 px | not listed |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera changes | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Rear cameras changes | 3 | 2 |
| Optical zoom changes | 3× | not listed |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity changes | 4,900 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity and extras | ||
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| NFC (tap to pay) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Water and dust resistance changes | IP68 | IP48 |
| General | ||
| Release | 2026 | 2026 |
| Weight changes | 193 g | 201 g |
| Foldable changes | No | Yes |
| Charging connector | USB-C | USB-C |
Other comparisons
How we choose
Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.