Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
7.6/ 10 — Good
$1,999≈ €1,789 · ≈ £1,492≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
7.5/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is too close to call — 7.6 overall against 7.5.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 takes 3 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery — 4,800 mAh against 4,400 mAh.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 gives you the larger screen — 8.0 inches against 7.6 inches.
- On paper, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 50 MP.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.0Better | 7.8 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 7.8Better |
| Display | 8.1Tie | 7.8Tie |
| Battery | 7.1Tie | 6.8Tie |
| Design & Build | 9.0Better | 7.6 |
| Software | 7.4Tie | 7.4Tie |
| Audio | 5.6 | 6.9Better |
| Call Quality | 8.3Better | 7.8 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced date | 2026 | — |
| Launch status | — | Available |
| Release date | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 17, One UI 9.0 | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Chipset (as published) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa‑core | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno (expected flagship‑tier) | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB · 16 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 12 GB RAM + 1 TB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB |
| Card slot | None | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 7.6″ | 8″ |
| Resolution | 2,448 × 1,848 pixels | 1,968 × 2,184 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 3,000 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (front), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back) | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,800 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wired charging | — | 25W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm | 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g |
| Materials | Glass, Aluminium, Titanium, Ceramic | Glass, Aluminium, Plastic, Ceramic |
| IP rating | Ip48 | — |
| Colours | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio (Samsung.com exclusive) | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM; SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | — | Stereo |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Barometer, Ambient light, Hall | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Fingerprint | — | Side-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (OIS) · 50 MP wide | 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) · 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) |
| Front cameras | 10 MP · 10 MP | 10 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 10 MP wide (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | Up to 8K at 30fps; slow motion 240fps in FHD | 8K@30fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Selfie Camera · Single | 10MP cover camera, F2.2; 10MP main-screen camera, F2.2, 100-degree field of view | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | No |
| Misc · Price | From ZAR 40,999 (South Africa) | $ 949.00 / £ 850.00 / € 826.51 / ₹ 129,999 |
| Main Camera · Features | ProVisual Engine, 2x optical quality zoom, digital zoom up to 10x, Dual Recording, My FanCam, Nightography | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | Up to 8K at 30fps; slow motion 240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD and UHD | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ |
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