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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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SamsungGalaxy Z Flip7 FESamsungGalaxy Z Fold8
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025August 2026
Display
Main screen6.7″7.6″
Resolution2640 × 10802448 × 1848
Sharpness426 pixels per inch404 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits
Cover screen3.4″, 748 × 7205.5″, 1972 × 1248, 120 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (22:9), 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.7 inches as a full rectangle, 6.6 inches allowing for the rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+, 16M colours, 4:3 aspect ratio; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Pixel density–403 ppi (main screen); 428 ppi (cover screen)
Brightness detail–Up to 3,000 nits on both the main and cover screens
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover screen; two Flex Titanium layers under the main screen
Display features–Vision booster; low-reflection finish on the main screen
Cover screen3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover screen, 748 × 720, 16M colours5.5-inch WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 10:16 aspect ratio, 428 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz), Vision booster
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory8 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)Octa-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10 MP10 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 123° field of view50 MP, F1.9, 0.7 μm pixels, 120° field of view, Quad Pixel AF
Front camera10 MP, F2.2, 1.22 μm pixels, 85° field of view, fixed focus10 MP cover-screen selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85° field of view); 10 MP main-screen camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100° field of view)
Zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60 fps; slow motion at 240 fps and 120 fps (FHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; FlexCam; Dual Preview; AI Zoom; Auto ZoomProVisual Engine; Nightography; Dual Recording; My FanCam
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 26 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 20 W
Battery life detailDual battery; 4,000 mAh typical, 3,887 mAh rated; at least 1,700 charge cycles; EU energy class B, 37 h 3 min per charge cycleDual battery; rated capacity 4,660 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC compatibleUp to 63% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately)
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattageFast Wireless Charging at 20 W (WPC)
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeFlipFoldable
Weight187 g201 g
Thickness14.9 mm9.7 mm
Height × width85.1 × 71.9 mm123.9 × 81.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP48IP48
StylusNoNo
Size unfolded165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)
MaterialsArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge
ColoursBlack, WhiteGraphite, Cream, Lavender; Pistachio (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software updatesSecurity updates until 31 July 2032 (UK)Up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI; Gemini Live; Now Brief and Now Bar on the cover screenGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Nudge and Photo Assist; Gemini, including Gemini Notebook

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