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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284

Devices benchmarked

Lab metrics per unit

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Reader trust score

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Samsung · 2026 Worth a look

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

The clamshell foldable, finally polished.

8.9^/10

From

$1,099

Samsung · 2026 PixlRun pick

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Ultimate Android Powerhouse for 2026

9.4^/10

From

$1,399

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display

Display—

Display6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3X, 144Hz

Resolution—

Resolution3200 x 1440 (QHD+)

Brightness—

Brightness3000 nits peak

Performance

Processor—

ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)

RAM—

RAM16GB LPDDR6

Storage—

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

Camera

Main Camera—

Main Camera200MP, f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF

Ultrawide Camera—

Ultrawide Camera50MP, f/1.9, 120° FOV

Periscope Telephoto—

Periscope Telephoto50MP, 10x optical zoom, f/3.4

Front Camera—

Front Camera20MP, f/2.2, autofocus

Video—

Video8K@30fps, 4K@120fps

Battery & Charging

Battery—

Battery5500mAh Si-C cell

Wired Charging—

Wired Charging65W Super Fast Charging 3.0

Wireless Charging—

Wireless Charging25W Wireless, 15W Reverse

Body & Build

Durability—

DurabilityIP69 rated, Gorilla Armor 3

Weight—

Weight238g

Dimensions—

Dimensions163.5 x 79.1 x 8.5mm

Colors—

ColorsTitanium Black, Silver, Violet, Orange

Connectivity

Connectivity—

ConnectivityWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G (mmWave + Sub-6)

Satellite—

SatelliteTwo-way satellite messaging

NFC—

NFCYes, Samsung Pay Ultra

General

S Pen—

S PenBuilt-in, 2.8ms latency, AI features

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

What you'll love

The clamshell foldable, finally polished.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

What you'll love

The Ultimate Android Powerhouse for 2026

Stunning 200MP periscope camera system, Blazing Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 performance, Gorgeous 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3X display, Impressive 5500mAh battery with 65W fast charging

Watch out for

Premium price tag not for everyone, Bulky and heavy at 238g, S Pen silo limits design slimness

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: The clamshell foldable, finally polished.. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Ultimate Android Powerhouse for 2026.

See Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review See Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 78.9

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra9.4

Margin+0.5

ConfidenceHigh