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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

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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 Ultra 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB

  • 215 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 195,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 8-inch OLED screen, IP48 rating and 200 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a bigger battery (5,000 mAh), charges faster (45 W), charges faster wirelessly (20 W) and has a sharper, brighter screen, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a longer cycle life (2,000 cycles).

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
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 Ultra
UFS 4.x

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
4,400 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
25 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
45 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

  • Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,200).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

  • Bigger battery: 5,000 mAh (vs 4,400 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Sharper screen: 422 ppi (vs 368 ppi).
  • 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).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Display8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 368 ppi8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacity4,400 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging45 W wired, 20 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Fold7Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
SAR1.24 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)1.10 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.42 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)0.82 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
DimensionsUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight215 g (7.58 oz)215 g (7.58 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: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
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); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% 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); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio); 2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 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 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
Screen resolution1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 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 Ultra 256GB
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 Ultra 256GB
RAM12GB / 16GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB
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, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
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 PDAF200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF (17cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 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, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, 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 Ultra 256GB
BatteryLi-Po 4400 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless20W wireless (Qi2.2); 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 Ultra 256GB
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 Ultra 256GB
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 - 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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
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/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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
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) Advanced Armor Aluminum

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, MintGraphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
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 Ultra 256GB
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 Ultra 256GB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1995132 (v10) GeekBench: 9152 (v6) 3DMark: 5952 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2160310 (v10), 2970196 (v11) GeekBench: 11124 (v6) 3DMark: 6772 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1408 nits max brightness (measured)1432 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-28.0 LUFS (Good)-29.3 LUFS (Average)
BatteryActive use score 11:44hActive use score 13:06h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery40:28h endurance, 2000 cycles51:10h 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

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 makes sense if you want a longer cycle life.

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