Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | — | 8 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 215 g | 215 g |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is ahead on battery, wired charging.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Type Main | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | — |
| Size Main | 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) | — |
| Resolution Main | 1968 x 2184 pixels, 1.11:1 aspect ratio, ~368 ppi | — |
| Type Cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | — |
| Size Cover | 6.5 inches | — |
| Resolution Cover | 2520 × 1080 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio | — |
| Protection | Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 (Cover) | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor (expected) |
| Type | — | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | — | 8.0 inches |
| Resolution | — | 2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density) |
| Cover Display | — | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, high brightness (specifications similar to main display, but smaller size) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x Oryon V2 @ 4.47 GHz & 6x Efficiency cores @ 3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (expected) |
| GPU | Adreno (hardware-accelerated graphics and AI processing) | Adreno (expected) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X (standard), 16 GB (1 TB variant) | 12GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB UFS 4.0 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Triple | 200 MP, wide-angle sensor; 12 MP, ultrawide lens; 10 MP, telephoto lens (3x optical zoom) | 200 MP (wide), 50 MP (ultrawide), 10 MP (3x telephoto) |
| Features | ProVisual Engine, always-on 10-bit HDR+ color, noise reduction, low-light video capture | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Under-display Camera | 10 MP (hole-punch) | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Under Display Camera (Inner) | — | 10 MP |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh (dual battery, 4272 mAh typical capacity) | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25 W wired, 15 W fast wireless, 4.5 W reverse wireless | 45W wired, 20W wireless, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm | 4.1mm thickness |
| Dimensions Folded | 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm | 8.9mm thickness |
| Weight | 215g | 215 g |
| Build | Front Display: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2, Back: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 | New durable materials |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 (expected) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4+5GHz+6GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|
| Announced | July 9, 2025 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released July 25, 2025 | Available. Released 2026, August 7 |
| OS | — | Android 17, upgradable to 7 major OS updates |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — Jul 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Aug 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 9/10.
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