Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,375
- against 1,409,675
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,400 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Usable Surface
- 90.9 %
- against 86.8 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,752,375 Best value | 1,409,675 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,843 Best value | 1,664 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,854 Best value | 4,068 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core, three Cortex-A710 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Grey, Black, Beige, Burgundy, Blue, Gold, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 6.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 130.1 mm |
| Body Height | 146.3 mm | 155.1 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 263 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % | 90.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 453:544 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,812 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,176 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus+, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg Best value | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 1.3 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg Best value | 1.51 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS | SM-F936B, SM-F936B/DS, SM-F936U, SM-F936U1, SM-F936N, SM-F936W, SM-F9360 |
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