Screen size
equal specsGalaxy Z Fold78.0"
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra8.0"
Quick verdict
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads the measured specs 4-3.
Measured wins
Galaxy Z Fold7
3
spec wins
Ties
16
equal specs
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
4
spec wins
Overall winner
Screen size
equal specsResolution
equal specsRefresh rate
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CPU speed
RAM
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equal specsMain camera
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Wired charging
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USB
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equal specsTechnology
Galaxy Z Fold7
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
Galaxy Z Fold7
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 , CDMA 800 / 1900
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
Galaxy Z Fold7
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 , CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
Galaxy Z Fold7
1, 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
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
LTE
5G bands
Galaxy Z Fold7
1, 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 - USA
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SA/NSA/Sub6 - International, SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Speed
Galaxy Z Fold7
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Announced
Galaxy Z Fold7
2025, July 09
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Not announced yet
Status
Galaxy Z Fold7
Available. Released 2025, July 25
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Rumored
Dimensions
Galaxy Z Fold7
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
4.1 mm thickness
Weight
Galaxy Z Fold7
215 g (7.58 oz)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
215 g (7.58 oz)
Build
Galaxy Z Fold7
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM
Galaxy Z Fold7
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Other
Galaxy Z Fold7
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor aluminum frame
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor aluminum frame
Type
Galaxy Z Fold7
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size
Galaxy Z Fold7
8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
8.0 inches, 205.3 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
Galaxy Z Fold7
1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi density)
Protection
Galaxy Z Fold7
Mohs level 1
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
-
Other
Galaxy Z Fold7
Titanium plate layer for display support Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Titanium plate layer for display support Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
OS
Galaxy Z Fold7
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Chipset
Galaxy Z Fold7
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Galaxy Z Fold7
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Galaxy Z Fold7
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Card slot
Galaxy Z Fold7
No
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
No
Internal
Galaxy Z Fold7
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Other
Galaxy Z Fold7
UFS 4.0
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
UFS 4.x
Triple
Galaxy Z Fold7
200 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 PDAF
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
200 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 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
Galaxy Z Fold7
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
Galaxy Z Fold7
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
Single
Galaxy Z Fold7
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Features
Galaxy Z Fold7
HDR
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
HDR
Video
Galaxy Z Fold7
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Loudspeaker
Galaxy Z Fold7
Yes, with stereo speakers
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Galaxy Z Fold7
No
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
No
Other
Galaxy Z Fold7
High-bitrate audio support
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
High-bitrate audio support
WLAN
Galaxy Z Fold7
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Galaxy Z Fold7
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
Galaxy Z Fold7
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Galaxy Z Fold7
Yes
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Yes
Radio
Galaxy Z Fold7
No
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
No
USB
Galaxy Z Fold7
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Sensors
Galaxy Z Fold7
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other
Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Type
Galaxy Z Fold7
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging
Galaxy Z Fold7
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Colors
Galaxy Z Fold7
Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Graphite, Violet Shadow, Cream
Models
Galaxy Z Fold7
SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
SAR
Galaxy Z Fold7
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
-
SAR EU
Galaxy Z Fold7
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
-
Price
Galaxy Z Fold7
$ 1,769.99 / C$ 1,837.00 / £ 1,250.00 / € 1,440.00 / ₹ 174,998
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
About 2200 EUR