Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

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Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Announced	2026, July 22	2025, July 09
Released	2026, August 07	2025, July 25
Availability	Available	Available

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Dimensions	Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mmFolded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm	Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	201 g (7.09 oz) Best	215 g (7.58 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum)	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Advanced Armor Aluminum)
Stylus	—	S Pen Supported on Inner Screen Only (Cover screen is not compatible)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)	· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Protection / IP Rating	IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display Type	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Display Size	7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)	8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best
Resolution	2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio	1968 x 2184 pixels
Pixel Density	~404 ppi Best	~368 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	3000 nits Best	2600 nits (peak)
Protection	—	Titanium plate layer for display support
Display Features	Anti-reflective coatingFlex Titanium technology	HDR10+

Display Type	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Display Size	5.5 inches	6.5 inches Best
Resolution	1248 x 1972 pixels	1080 x 2520 pixels
Pixel Density	~428 ppi Best	~422 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	3000 nits Best	2600 nits
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3	Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Display Features	—	HDR10+

Operating System	Android	Android
OS Version	17	16
Update Support	Upgradeable to up to 7 major OS updates	Upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
User Interface	One UI 9	One UI 8, Upgradable to One UI 9
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)	Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)	Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU	Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)	Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)

RAM Options	12GB, 16GB	12GB, 16GB
Storage Options	256GB / 12GB RAM512GB / 12GB RAM1TB / 12GB RAM1TB / 16GB RAM	256GB / 12GB RAM512GB / 12GB RAM1TB / 12GB RAM1TB / 16GB RAM
Storage Type	UFS 4.x	UFS 4.0
Card Slot	No	No

Cameras	Dual camera	Triple camera
Modules	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF	200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF Best
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+

Cameras	Dual camera	Dual camera
Modules	10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µmCover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm	10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Features	HDR	HDR
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	No	No
Audio Codec	High-bitrate audio support	High-bitrate audio support

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS / Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Fingerprint	Yes, (side-mounted)	Yes, (side-mounted)
Face Unlock	Yes, (2D face recognition)	Yes, Dual-Screen Capable (Works via both the 10MP cover camera and 10MP inner camera)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features	Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support	Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery Type	Si/C Li-Ion	Li-Po
Battery Capacity	4800 mAh Best	4400 mAh
Wired Charging	45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min Best	25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging	20W wireless Best	15W wireless
Reverse Wireless Charging	4.5W reverse wireless	4.5W reverse wireless

Colours	Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio	Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
Models	SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1	SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1
SAR	1.23 W/kg (head)1.17 W/kg (body) Best	1.24 W/kg (head)1.36 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.82 W/kg (head)1.21 W/kg (body) Best	1.42 W/kg (head)1.24 W/kg (body)