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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is the pick for a larger screen and a more versatile camera; the Galaxy Z Flip7 is lighter to carry and runs newer software. Overall, they are closely matched: the Fold Special stands out for hardware and cameras, while the Flip7 has the edge in design, connectivity, and battery.
The Fold Special’s inner display measures 8 inches, against 6.9 inches on the Flip7; its cover display is larger too, at 6.5 inches versus 4.1 inches. Folded, the Fold Special is 10.6 mm thick and the Flip7 13.7 mm; unfolded, they measure 4.9 mm and 6.5 mm. The Flip7 weighs 188 g versus 236 g and has a denser display, at 397 ppi against 367 ppi.
The Fold Special pairs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 16 GB of RAM and a 200 MP main camera; the Flip7 has an Exynos 2500, 12 GB of RAM, and a 50 MP main camera. The Fold Special adds a rear telephoto camera, and its front camera records 4K at 60 fps; the Flip7’s front camera is 10 MP versus 4 MP. The Flip7 runs Android 16, compared with Android 14, and leads in Geekbench 6: 2,540 and 9,002 versus 2,213 and 7,325 for the Fold Special.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Galaxy Z Fold Special is the better buy for a large-screen foldable: its inner display is 8 inches, versus 6.9 inches on the Flip7.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Galaxy Z Flip7 is the better buy for anyone seeking a light foldable: it weighs 188 g, versus 236 g for the Fold Special.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Body Thickness
- 10.6 mm
- against 13.7 mm
- Unfolded thickness
- 4.9 mm
- against 6.5 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Pixel Density
- 397 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 236 g
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Xclipse 950 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,420,087 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 | 2,540 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 | 9,002 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and two 2.2 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 5,636 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black, Red, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm Best value | 13.7 mm |
| Body Width | 142.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 166.7 mm |
| Weight | 236 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.2 % Best value | 88.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP48, IPX8 | IP48, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.9 mm Best value | 6.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 42 h 4 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,968 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,184 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, HDR10, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, LTPO, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 4.1″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual 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 B17, 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 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 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, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG | Samsung DeX, NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.13 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.69 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,209 € |
| Model numbers | SM-F958N | SM-F766B, SM-F766B/DS, SM-F766U, SM-F766U1 |
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