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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 309 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 10 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 415,000In 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 TriFold has a bigger battery (5,600 mAh), optical zoom, a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP) and a larger 10-inch screen, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a sharper, brighter screen and longer software support (7 OS upgrades promised) and charges faster wirelessly (20 W).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
309 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
201 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
About 10 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
About 7.6 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
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 TriFold
UFS
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
UFS 4.x

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5,600 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 TriFold

  • Bigger battery: 5,600 mAh (vs 4,800 mAh).
  • Telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Larger 10-inch screen (vs 7.6-inch).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • Sharper screen: 404 ppi (vs 269 ppi).
  • Faster wireless charging: 20 W (vs 15 W).
  • 7 OS upgrades promised.
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,600).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and plastic back).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Display10-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 269 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
Memory16 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,600 mAh battery4,800 mAh battery
Charging45 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 TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z TriFoldGalaxy Z Fold8
Announced2025, December 02. Released 2025, December 122026, July 22
Release statusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2026, July 22
Model numbersSM-F968B, SM-F968B/DS, SM-D639B, SM-D639B/DS, SM-D639U, SM-D639U1, SM-D639N, SM-D6390SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1
SAR EU1.18 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)0.82 W/kg (head)     1.21 W/kg (body)
SAR—1.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
DimensionsUnfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mm Folded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mmUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm
Weight309 g (10.90 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer back, aluminum frame, titanium hinge housingGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mmUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mmFolded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
DisplayTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak); 10.0 inches, 305.4 cm2 (~89.6% 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 displayTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak); 10.0 inches, 305.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); 1584 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~269 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, HDR, 2600 nits (peak), 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 resolution1584 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~269 ppi density)2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density)
Display featuresTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technology

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung 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 TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
RAM16GB12GB / 16GB
Storage512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyUFSUFS 4.x
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung 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 TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
BatteryLi-Ion 5600 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Charging45W 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 TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating systemAndroid 16, One UI 8.5Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung 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 + Nano-SIMNano-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, 661, 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, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub61, 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 TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ASHA6.0, 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 3.2USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung 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 TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsCrafted BlackGraphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
Desktop modeSamsung DeX wireless (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—High-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Performance—AnTuTu: 2197874 (v10), 2947517 (v11) GeekBench: 10619 (v6) 3DMark: 6459 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display—1525 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker—-29.0 LUFS (Average)
Battery—Active use score 13:59h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Energy—Class A
Battery—49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class A (210 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP48.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold if you want a bigger battery and optical zoom, or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you would rather have a sharper, brighter screen and longer software support.

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