Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1461
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A05 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (76/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.