Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 58/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 2,760,000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 38/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8 points higher (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (51/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for active users.