Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold7
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,900 | $2,000 |
| Display size | 5.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 81.9 mm × 123.9 mm × 9.7 mm | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 5.5" | 6.5" |
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Cover display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2448 × 1848 | 2184 × 1968 |
| Cover resolution | 1972 × 1248 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Protection | Flex Titanium (main) | UTG with titanium plate (main) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
| Charging standard | 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4800 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4660 mAh | 4272 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Advanced Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP48 | IP48 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,900 | $2,000 |
| Display size | 5.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 81.9 mm × 123.9 mm × 9.7 mm | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 5.5" | 6.5" |
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Cover display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2448 × 1848 | 2184 × 1968 |
| Cover resolution | 1972 × 1248 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Protection | Flex Titanium (main) | UTG with titanium plate (main) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
| Charging standard | 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4800 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4660 mAh | 4272 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Advanced Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP48 | IP48 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy Z Fold7
34.5 mm taller
Width
Galaxy Z Fold8
9.1 mm wider
Weight
Galaxy Z Fold8
14 g lighter
Thickness
Galaxy Z Fold7
0.8 mm thinner
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 is 9.1 mm (12.5% relative to Galaxy Z Fold7) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy Z Fold7 is 34.5 mm (27.8% relative to Galaxy Z Fold8) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 is 0.8 mm (9% relative to Galaxy Z Fold7) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 is 14 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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Galaxy Z Fold8
Galaxy Z Fold7
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy Z Fold7
Strengths
- Thinnest, lightest Fold — transformative daily carry
- Usable 6.5-inch 21:9 cover screen plus 8-inch inner tablet
- Mature multitasking with stashed window support
Compromises
- No S Pen — dealbreaker for stylus workflows
- Camera bump wobble on flat surfaces
- Cover display less sharp than S25 Ultra