Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,456,969); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Better camera (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2456969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 2160x1856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 60.8% 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 Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (65/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.