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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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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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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • 201 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 7.6 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.x.
KSh 185,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a bigger battery (4,800 mAh), charges faster (45 W), charges faster wirelessly (20 W) and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has optical zoom, a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP), a larger 8-inch screen and a longer cycle life (2,000 cycles).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
215 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
201 g

Display

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

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
UFS 4.0
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
UFS 4.x

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
4,400 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
4,800 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

  • Telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 7.6-inch).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,200).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • Bigger battery: 4,800 mAh (vs 4,400 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Faster wireless charging: 20 W (vs 15 W).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,600).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 201 g (vs 215 g).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Display8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 368 ppi7.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 404 ppi
Camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
Battery capacity4,400 mAh battery4,800 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging45 W wired, 20 W wireless charging
Weight215 g201 g

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Fold7Galaxy Z Fold8
Announced2025, July 092026, July 22
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 25Available. Released 2026, July 22
Model numbersSM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1
SAR1.24 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)1.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.42 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)0.82 W/kg (head)     1.21 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
DimensionsUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm
Weight215 g (7.58 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmFolded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
DisplayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Inner displayFoldable 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)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); 2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density)
Cover displayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2; 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppiDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPI
Screen resolution1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density)
Display featuresFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Titanium plate layer for display supportFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technology

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
ProcessorQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-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)
GPUAdreno 830 (1200 MHz)Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
RAM12GB / 16GB12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.x
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Rear camera200 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 PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front camera10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@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
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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
BatteryLi-Po 4400 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Charging25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min 20W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless20W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating systemAndroid 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 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 - 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, 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 - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6; 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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, 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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Water resistanceIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor AluminumIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, MintGraphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
Desktop modeSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Additional featuresSamsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1995132 (v10) GeekBench: 9152 (v6) 3DMark: 5952 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2197874 (v10), 2947517 (v11) GeekBench: 10619 (v6) 3DMark: 6459 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1408 nits max brightness (measured)1525 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-28.0 LUFS (Good)-29.0 LUFS (Average)
BatteryActive use score 11:44hActive use score 13:59h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery40:28h endurance, 2000 cycles49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass A (210 falls)Class A (210 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP48.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want a bigger battery and faster charging, or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you would rather have optical zoom and a higher-resolution main camera.

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