Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

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Galaxy Z Flip7 compared with Galaxy Z Fold3
SamsungGalaxy Z Flip7SamsungGalaxy Z Fold3
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025August 2021
Display
Main screen6.9″7.6″
Resolution2520 × 10802208 × 1768 (better)
Sharpness397 pixels per inch (better)372 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits–
Cover screen4.1″, 1048 × 948, 120 Hz6.2″, 2268 × 832, 120 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (21:9), 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (2,208 × 1,768), Super Smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh; 7.6 inches as a full rectangle, 7.4 inches with rounded corners
Pixel density–374 ppi (main screen); 387 ppi (cover screen)
Brightness detailUp to 2,600 nits on both the main screen and the FlexWindow900 nits high brightness mode, 1,200 nits peak (main screen); 1,000 nits high brightness mode, 1,500 nits peak (cover screen)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover screenCorning Gorilla Glass Victus; Armour Aluminium frame
Display featuresVision Booster on the FlexWindow–
Cover screen4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, edge to edge, 120 Hz6.2-inch HD+ (2,268 × 832), 120 Hz adaptive refresh; 6.1 inches with rounded corners
Performance
ChipExynos 2500Snapdragon 888
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.3 GHz, 2.74 GHz, 2.36 GHz, 1.8 GHz)5 nm octa-core, 2.84 GHz + 2.4 GHz + 1.8 GHz; Snapdragon 888; 12 GB of RAM
GPU–Adreno 660 (GSMArena)
Storage type–256 GB (215.7 GB available) or 512 GB (454.5 GB available); no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)12 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2× (better)
Front camera10 MP10 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS12 MP wide-angle, F1.8
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 123° field of view12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera–12 MP, F2.4, 2x optical zoom
Front camera10 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 85° field of view10 MP F2.2 cover-screen camera; 4 MP F1.8 under-display camera in the main screen
Zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60 fps; slow motion at 240 fps and 120 fps (FHD)UHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 60 fps
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Enhanced Nightography; FlexCam with Real-Time Filters, Zoom Slider and Dual Preview–
Battery and charging
Battery4,300 mAh4,400 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 10 W
Battery life detailDual battery; rated capacity 4,174 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B4,400 mAh typical, 4,275 mAh rated; video playback up to 18 hours; internet use up to 12 hours (LTE or Wi-Fi); talk time up to 34 hours (4G)
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 compatible25 W; QC2.0 and AFC compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage10 W; WPC and PMA compatible
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare; 4.5 W
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.2
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); satellite texting and emergency SOS with Verizon in the US–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–
Design
TypeFlipFoldable
Weight188 g (better)271 g
Thickness13.7 mm (better)16 mm
Height × width85.5 × 75.2 mm158.2 × 67.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP48IPX8
Stylus–Yes
Size unfolded166.7 × 75.2 × 6.5 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)158.2 × 128.1 × 6.4 mm
MaterialsArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge–
ColoursBlue Shadow, Jetblack, Coral-red; Mint (Samsung.com only)Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver
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 useIPX8, submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not dust resistant
BiometricsCapacitive fingerprint sensor on the side–
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor–
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)Android 11
Software updatesSecurity updates until 31 July 2032 (UK)–
AI featuresGalaxy AI; Gemini Live, including on the FlexWindow; Now Bar–
In the boxPhone, USB-C data cable, ejection pin–

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