Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2814251
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 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 Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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 Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 40.4% 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 4 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 Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.