Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,065,623).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (76/100 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9174 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (76/100 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 1 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 Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.