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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

  • 239 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 7.6 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 140,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

  • 215 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
KSh 158,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 4,400 mAh battery and IP48 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the better buy: it has a larger 8-inch screen, a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP), sharper selfies (10 MP) and a faster processor (up to 4.47 GHz vs 3.39 GHz).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
239 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
215 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
About 7.6 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
About 8 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Wi-Fi 6E support
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Wi-Fi 7 support

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
12 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Up to 16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

  • Stylus support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

  • Faster processor: up to 4.47 GHz (vs 3.39 GHz).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 7.6-inch).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 10 MP (vs 4 MP).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Display7.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 374 ppi8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 368 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
Memory12 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Weight239 g215 g
SoftwareAndroid 14, 7 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16, 7 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Fold6Galaxy Z Fold7
Announced2024, July 102025, July 09
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24Available. Released 2025, July 25
Model numbersSM-F956B, SM-F956B/DS, SM-F956U, SM-F956U1, SM-F956N, SM-F956W, SM-F9560SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1
SAR EU1.24 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)1.42 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)
SAR—1.24 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
DimensionsUnfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm Folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight239 g (8.43 oz)215 g (7.58 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Stylus supportStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
DisplayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 185.2 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Inner displayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 185.2 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio); 1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio); 1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)
Cover displayCover display:; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; 6.3 inches, 968 x 2376 pixels, 410 ppiDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2; 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
Screen resolution1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density)1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)
Display featuresFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Titanium plate layer for display support

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
ProcessorQualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 750 (1 GHz)Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
RAM12GB12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.0
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Under-display camera4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display—
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
BatteryLi-Po 4400 mAhLi-Po 4400 mAh
Charging25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless15W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (SM-F9560)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 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 bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 5, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Water resistanceIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum Stylus supportIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor Aluminum

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsNavy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, WhiteBlue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
Desktop modeSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Additional features—Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1608744 (v10) GeekBench: 6757 (v6) 3DMark: 4644 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1995132 (v10) GeekBench: 9152 (v6) 3DMark: 5952 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1630 nits max brightness (measured)1408 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-26.5 LUFS (Good)-28.0 LUFS (Good)
BatteryActive use score 11:31hActive use score 11:44h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Energy—Class B
Battery—40:28h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (210 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 4,400 mAh batteries.
  • Both are rated IP48.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a larger 8-inch screen and a higher-resolution main camera.

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