Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,820,628); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 201g
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1820628
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1820628 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2115 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6826 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.