Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy Z Fold7
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Fold7.
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Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy Z Fold8
- Status
- Released · 2026-10-02
- Announced
- Announced 2026-09-29
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-03
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Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy Z Fold7
- Status
- Released · 2025-07-25
- Announced
- Announced 2025-07-09
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-02
Key differences
SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold7
Design & Build
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors (differs) | Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Pistachio (Samsung.com exclusive) | Mint, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow |
| Weight (differs) | 201 g | 215 g |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 5.5-inch cover screen (10:16 aspect ratio) and 7.6-inch main screen (4:3 aspect ratio) | Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184×1968 (QXGA+), 120Hz; Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520×1080 (FHD+) |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Chipset (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Octa-core, 4.47GHz + 3.5GHz |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 4800 | 4400 |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Wide 50MP, ƒ/1.8; Ultra Wide 50MP | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.7; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras (differs) | Cover screen camera 10MP | Wide (Cover) 10MP, ƒ/2.2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM (differs) | Dual SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM, or Dual eSIM (availability varies by market) | Dual-SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM, or Dual eSIM |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) across 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, MIMO |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 12 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold7
Design & Build
4 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Not disclosed | IP48 (resists solid particles >1mm; submersible in up to 5 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes) |
| Colors (differs) | Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Pistachio (Samsung.com exclusive) | Mint, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow |
| Weight (differs) | 201 g | 215 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | Unfolded: 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm; Folded: 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 mm | Unfolded: 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm; Folded: 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm |
| Build materials (differs) | Armor Aluminum frame, chemically strengthened glass | Armor Aluminum frame, Armor FlexHinge, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 cover |
Display
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 5.5-inch cover screen (10:16 aspect ratio) and 7.6-inch main screen (4:3 aspect ratio) | Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184×1968 (QXGA+), 120Hz; Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520×1080 (FHD+) |
| Peak brightness (nits) | Not disclosed | 2600 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | Not disclosed | 120 |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Chipset (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Octa-core, 4.47GHz + 3.5GHz |
Memory & Storage
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM, 1TB / 16GB RAM · same on both | |
Battery & Charging
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Not recorded |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 4800 | 4400 |
Camera
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Wide 50MP, ƒ/1.8; Ultra Wide 50MP | Wide 200MP, ƒ/1.7; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto (3x) 10MP, ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras (differs) | Cover screen camera 10MP | Wide (Cover) 10MP, ƒ/2.2 |
Connectivity
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Not disclosed | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| SIM (differs) | Dual SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM, or Dual eSIM (availability varies by market) | Dual-SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM, or Dual eSIM |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) across 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, MIMO |
| NFC | Yes · same on both | |
| Positioning | Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Not recorded |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Not recorded |
Software
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch | Not disclosed | Android 16, One UI 8 |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication | Fingerprint sensor | Not recorded |
Terms used on this page (7)
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- eSIM
- A SIM built into the device and activated digitally instead of a physical card.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
Sources & verification
Galaxy Z Fold8
Verified 2026-10-03- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturer specificationsTier 1
Galaxy Z Fold7
Verified 2026-10-02- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Independent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here.