Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1999 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 69/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,814,251); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 215g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $1999 vs $2899
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 1 points higher (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.