Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G — 6.9 overall against 6.4. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 launched in 2022; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G in 2021. On paper, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 12 MP.

Overall winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung · Phone

6.9/ 10 — Average

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung · Phone

6.4/ 10 — Average

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Key highlights

HighlightSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Display7.6″ · OLED · 120 Hz7.6″ · OLED · 120 Hz
Main camera50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, 1/1.56", 1µm)12 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS)
Battery4,400 mAh · 25W charging4,400 mAh · 25W charging
RAM / Storage12GB / 1TB12GB / 512GB

Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G — 6.9 overall against 6.4.
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 takes 2 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 12 MP.
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is the lighter phone — 263 g against 271 g.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Performance6.2Better5.3
Camera7.2Better5.7
Display7.3Tie7.3Tie
Battery6.7Tie6.6Tie
Design & Build7.2Tie7.2Tie
Software6.6Tie6.6Tie
Audio6.8Tie6.8Tie
Call Quality7.8Tie7.8Tie

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Reasons to consider

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 12 MP)
  • More storage (1 TB vs 512 GB)
  • Lighter body (263 g vs 271 g)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date25 Aug 202227 Aug 2021
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 12L, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6.1.1Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6.1
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 888
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 660
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 wins narrowly on Performance (6.2 vs 5.3)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 12 GB RAM + 1 TB12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size7.6″7.6″
Resolution1,812 × 2,176 pixels1,768 × 2,208 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,200 nits1,200 nits
Battery
Battery capacity4,400 mAh4,400 mAh
Wired charging25W25W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
Dimensions155.1 × 130.1 × 6.3 mm158.2 × 128.1 × 6.4 mm
Weight263 g271 g
MaterialsGlass, Aluminium, PlasticGlass, Aluminium, Plastic
ColoursGraygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, BurgundyPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Green, Thom Browne Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD—
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackNoNo
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
FingerprintSide-mountedSide-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, 1/1.56", 1µm) · 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 1/3.94", 1µm) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/3.06", 1.12µm)12 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 12 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front cameras4 MP wide (f/1.8, 1/3.0", 2µm) · 10 MP wide (f/2.2, 1/3.0", 1.22µm)4 MP (f/1.8) · 10 MP wide (f/2.2)
Video (max)8K@24fps4K@60fps
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 wins clearly on Camera (7.2 vs 5.7)
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - Europe
Network · Bands 5g1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Network · SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Selfie Camera · Single4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm4 MP, f/1.8, 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDRHDR
Selfie Camera · Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · ModelsSM-F936B, SM-F936B/DS, SM-F936U, SM-F936U1, SM-F936N, SM-F936W, SM-F9360SM-F926B, SM-F926B/DS, SM-F926U, SM-F926U1, SM-F926W, SM-F9260, SM-F926N
Misc · Sar0.96 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)0.73 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
Misc · Sar Eu1.30 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)1.04 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Misc · Price$ 442.19 / £ 440.00 / € 518.93 / ₹ 88,999About 500 EUR

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