Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery: 4,800 mAh against 4,400.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 charges faster, at 45 W against 25.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 174,999 against INR 179,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
₹1,74,999launch price · Jul 2025
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
₹1,79,999launch price · Aug 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Lower half ₹1L+ | Lower half ₹1L+ |
| Spec index | 9.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP + 10 MP | 10 MP + 10 MP |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Display | 8.0 inches (20.32 cm) | 7.6 inches (19.30 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | July 25, 2025 (Official) | August 8, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI 8 | Samsung One UI 9 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa core (4.47 GHz, Dual core, Oryon Phoenix L + 3.53 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon Phoenix M) | Octa core (4.74 GHz, Dual core, Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 3.62 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (main), 5.5 inches Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X cover screen (1248x1972 px, 120 Hz) |
| Screen Size | 8.0 inches (20.32 cm) | 7.6 inches (19.30 cm) |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 px (QXGA+) | 1848x2448 px (QXGA+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.11:1 | 4:3 |
| Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 404 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.54 % | — |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover screen), Ultra Thin Glass (main screen) | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (cover screen) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | 3000 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 158.4 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Width | 143.2 mm (unfolded) / 72.8 mm (folded) | 161.4 mm (unfolded) / 81.9 mm (folded) |
| Thickness | 4.2 mm (unfolded) / 8.9 mm (folded) | 4.5 mm (unfolded) / 9.7 mm (folded) |
| Weight | 215 grams | 201 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Advanced Armor Aluminum Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Frame: Aluminum Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Colours | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP48 | Yes, IP48 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Dual |
| Resolution | 200 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.3" sensor size, 0.6µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 50 MP f/1.9, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/2.51" sensor size, 0.7µm pixel size) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 16320 x 12240 Pixels | — |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW |
| Camera Features | 30 x Digital Zoom 3 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist | 10 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Quality Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist |
| Video Recording | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 120 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode Audio Eraser | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Dual |
| Resolution | 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Cover Screen) 10 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (Main Screen, 100° field of view) | 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Cover Screen) 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera (Main Screen) |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 25W | Yes, Fast, 45W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Type | — | Li-ion |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | Side |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Capacitive | — |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |