Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $1299 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera (151 vs 128); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 253g
- Cheaper: $1299 vs $1799
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (20/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | 128 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 253 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $1799 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- 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 Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (45/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (27/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (20/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.