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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 Flip 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

  • 180 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN, Xclipse 960 - ROW graphics.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 140,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

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), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a brighter screen for outdoor use and is lighter (180 g).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
215 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
180 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
About 8 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
About 6.9 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) graphics
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW graphics

Storage

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

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
4,400 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
4,300 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 6.9-inch).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,200).
  • Slimmer: 4.2 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
  • 8K video recording (vs 4K).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,600).
  • Lighter: 180 g (vs 215 g).
  • Newer Android 17 (vs Android 16).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Display8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 368 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 400 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
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery capacity4,400 mAh battery4,300 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Fold7Galaxy Z Flip8
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-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1
SAR1.24 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)1.09 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.42 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)0.74 W/kg (head)     1.16 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
DimensionsUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmUnfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm
Weight215 g (7.58 oz)180 g (6.35 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum framePlastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmUnfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmFolded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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); 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~87.1% 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); 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio); 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Cover displayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2; 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppiCover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits (peak), 4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 342 PPI
Screen resolution1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~400 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)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
ProcessorQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
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) - US/CA/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW
GPUAdreno 830 (1200 MHz)Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
RAM12GB / 16GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB
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

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Front camera10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 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+4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
BatteryLi-Po 4400 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 4300 mAh
Charging25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless25W wired, QC2.0, 55% 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 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 Flip 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, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.4, A2DP, LE
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
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 Flip 8
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, MintGraphite, Cream, Pink, Mint
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 Flip 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 Flip 8
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1995132 (v10) GeekBench: 9152 (v6) 3DMark: 5952 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1821743 (v10), 2477554 (v11) GeekBench: 10466 (v6) 3DMark: 6916 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1408 nits max brightness (measured)1470 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-28.0 LUFS (Good)-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
BatteryActive use score 11:44hActive use score 14:14h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery40:28h endurance, 2000 cycles44:10h 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 use Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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