Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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| SamsungGalaxy Z Fold7 | SamsungGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2025 | August 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Main screen | 8″ | 8″ |
| Resolution | 2184 × 1968 | 2504 × 2256 (better) |
| Sharpness | 367 pixels per inch | 421 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits (better) |
| Cover screen | 6.5″, 2520 × 1080, 120 Hz | 6.5″, 2520 × 1080, 120 Hz |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz) |
| Pixel density | 368 ppi (main screen); 422 ppi (cover screen) | 422 ppi (main and cover screens) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the cover screen; titanium plate layer and 50% thicker Ultra-Thin Glass in the main screen | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover screen; two Flex Titanium layers under the main screen |
| Display features | Vision Booster | Vision booster; anti-reflection on the main screen; Samsung says 15% brighter than Galaxy Z Fold7 |
| Cover screen | 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 21:9, 422 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz) | 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 422 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz), Vision booster |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| CPU | Octa-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz) | Octa-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz) |
| Cooling | – | Expanded graphite cooling structure |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3× | 3× |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Main camera | 200 MP wide, F1.7, 0.6 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Quad Pixel AF, OIS | 200 MP wide, F1.7, 0.6 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Quad Pixel AF, OIS; HDR in 200 MP mode |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP, F2.2, 1.4 μm pixels, 120° field of view, Dual Pixel AF | 50 MP, F1.9, 0.7 μm pixels, 120° field of view, Quad Pixel AF |
| Telephoto camera | 10 MP, F2.4, 1.0 μm pixels, 36° field of view, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 10 MP, F2.4, 1.0 μm pixels, 36° field of view, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Front camera | 10 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) | 10 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) |
| Zoom | 3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); Space Zoom up to 30x | 3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x |
| Video recording | Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; 10-bit HDR; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD) | Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps, including 8K in the APV codec; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD) |
| Camera features | ProVisual Engine; Nightography, including Night Video | ProVisual Engine; Nightography; Dual Recording; My FanCam; Cine LUT |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 27 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 25 W | Up to 45 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (wattage not published) | Up to 20 W |
| Battery life detail | Dual battery; rated capacity 4,272 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B | Dual battery; rated capacity 4,854 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A |
| Wired charging | Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC compatible | Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 67% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); dual-path charging |
| Wireless charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage | Fast Wireless Charging at 20 W (WPC) |
| Charges other devices | Wireless PowerShare | Wireless PowerShare |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile network | 5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM | 5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM |
| SIM | Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ultra Wideband | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite features | Works 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 | Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls) |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Positioning | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Design | ||
| Type | Foldable | Foldable |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Height × width | 158.4 × 72.8 mm | 158.4 × 72.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP48 | IP48 |
| Stylus | No | No |
| Size unfolded | 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame) | 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.1 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame) |
| Materials | Advanced Armor Aluminum frame and hinge housing; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge | Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge |
| Colours | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack; Mint (Samsung.com only) | Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow; Green Shadow (Samsung.com only) |
| Water resistance detail | IP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use | IP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use |
| Biometrics | Capacitive fingerprint sensor on the side | Fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | One UI 8 (Android 16) | One UI 9 (Android 17) |
| Software updates | Security updates until 31 July 2032 (UK) | Up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK) |
| AI features | Galaxy AI, including Generative Edit, Audio Eraser and Drawing Assist; Gemini Live | Galaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Nudge and Photo Assist; Gemini |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C data cable, ejection pin | – |
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