Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400e, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 67/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,849,346); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 FE better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $2199
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1849346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 11 points higher (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400e | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1849346 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 213 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1550. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was $1550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.