Samsung Galaxy F34 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Samsung Galaxy F34 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F34 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.8mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy F34

Performance 47
Display 80
Camera 34
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Performance 96
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money 54

What makes Samsung Galaxy F34 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 49/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 615425
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F34 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 (74/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy F34 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Exynos 1280 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 615425 3382020
Geekbench Single 956 3639
Geekbench Multi 2082 11047
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 1828x2448
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, One UI 5.1 Android 17 / One UI 9
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP48
Dimensions 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm
Weight 208 g 201 g
Launch price — $1999

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy F34

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy F34

  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1828x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy F34

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy F34 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy F34 Exynos 1280
49/100
615425 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 +81.8%
3382020 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Samsung Galaxy F34 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy F34

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 (96/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 (50/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 (74/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F34 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F34 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F34 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy F34 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F34 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F34 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F34 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.