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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,235 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485. | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,459 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black | Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 15.5 mm | 9.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.9 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 276 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.7 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.9 mm | 4.5 mm Best value |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,235 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 20 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 192:269 | 4:3 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.3″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,536 px | 1,848 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,152 px | 2,448 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 362 ppi | 404 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 185,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Secondary Display, Foldable Display, HDR10+ | Hole-Punch Notch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Anti-reflective coating, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | 4.6″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | ANT+, Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.41 W/kg Best value | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.17 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg Best value | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.58 W/kg | 1.21 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
