Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Announced | 2025, July 09 | 2026, July 22 |
| Released | 2025, July 25 | 2026, August 07 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 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, 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 | 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 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mmFolded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) Best |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Advanced Armor Aluminum) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| Stylus | S Pen Supported on Inner Screen Only (Cover screen is not compatible) | — |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + 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 | 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best | 7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1968 x 2184 pixels | 2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio |
| Pixel Density | ~368 ppi | ~404 ppi Best |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | 3000 nits Best |
| Protection | Titanium plate layer for display support | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+ | Anti-reflective coatingFlex Titanium technology |
| Display Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Display Size | 6.5 inches Best | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels | 1248 x 1972 pixels |
| Pixel Density | ~422 ppi | ~428 ppi Best |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits Best |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
| Display Features | HDR10+ | — |
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 |
| Update Support | Upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Upgradeable to up to 7 major OS updates |
| User Interface | One UI 8, Upgradable to One UI 9 | One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| 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 4.0 | UFS 4.x |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Cameras | Triple camera | Dual camera |
| Modules | 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 | 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 |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Cameras | Dual camera | Dual camera |
| Modules | 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 | 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 |
| 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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0, 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, Dual-Screen Capable (Works via both the 10MP cover camera and 10MP inner camera) | Yes, (2D face recognition) |
| 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 | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4800 mAh Best |
| Wired Charging | 25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min | 45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min Best |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless | 20W wireless Best |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Colours | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Models | SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1 | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 |
| SAR | 1.24 W/kg (head)1.36 W/kg (body) | 1.23 W/kg (head)1.17 W/kg (body) Best |
| SAR EU | 1.42 W/kg (head)1.24 W/kg (body) | 0.82 W/kg (head)1.21 W/kg (body) Best |
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