Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs ZTE S30
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
ZTE S30
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 184g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 1762 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ZTE S30 by 492.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (76/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (39/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.