Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (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 $1999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 128); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 31
Value for money 0
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 25
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1818396
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 5311
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 253g

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Cheaper: $1799 vs $1999

  • Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3065623 1818396
Geekbench Single 2910 2004
Geekbench Multi 9174 5311
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2184x1968 2176x1812
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 25W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 145 128
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 10 MP
Front camera 10 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IPX8
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm
Weight 215 g 253 g
Price $1999 $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
43/100 -68.6%
1818396 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799

Price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (31/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.