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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

What Galaxy Z Fold6 does better (5) and where Galaxy Z Fold8 wins (19) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung · 2024Galaxy Z Fold6
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $730
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Z Fold8
8.8Score
19 advantages≈ $1,650
Higher score
5.5Display7.6
7.0Performance9.3
7.6Camera5.5
4.2Battery7.8
8.0Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Z Fold6Galaxy Z Fold8
132.6 × 153.55.6123.9 × 161.44.5
Galaxy Z Fold6Galaxy Z Fold8Difference
Height153.5 mm161.4 mm−7.9 mm
Width132.6 mm123.9 mm+8.7 mm
Thickness5.6 mm4.5 mm+1.1 mm
Weight239 g201 g+38 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Z Fold6 better than Galaxy Z Fold8?

  1. Telephoto cameraYes · Galaxy Z Fold8: No
  2. Optical zoom3× vs 2×+50%
  3. Measured brightness1,630 nits vs 1,525 nits+7%
  4. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
  5. Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS vs -29 LUFS+-9%

Why is Galaxy Z Fold8 better than Galaxy Z Fold6?

  1. Wired charging25 W vs 45 W+80%
  2. AnTuTu score1,608,744 vs 2,197,874+37%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,757 vs 10,619+57%
  4. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  5. Battery capacity4,400 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+9%
  6. Active use (test)11.5 h vs 14 h+22%
  7. Selfie camera4 MP vs 10 MP2.5×
  8. CPU frequency3.39 GHz vs 4.74 GHz+40%
  9. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme4,644 vs 6,459+39%
  10. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 120 fps2×
  11. Weight239 g vs 201 g+19%
  12. Peak brightness2,600 nits vs 3,000 nits+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight239 g201 g
Thickness5.6 mm4.5 mm
Height153.5 mm161.4 mm
Width132.6 mm123.9 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP48IP48
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursNavy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, WhiteGraphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
StylusYesYes
Display
Screen size7.6″7.6″
PanelFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,856 px1,848 px
Resolution (height)2,160 px2,448 px
Pixel density374 ppi404 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits
Measured brightness1,630 nits1,525 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91%89.6%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.39 GHz4.74 GHz
GPUAdreno 750Adreno 840
AnTuTu score1,608,7442,197,874
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,75710,619
3DMark Wild Life Extreme4,6446,459
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.57"1/1.56"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom3×2×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps120 fps
Selfie camera4 MP10 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,400 mAh4,800 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoSi/C
Active use (test)11.5 h14 h
Wired charging25 W45 W
Charged in 30 min50%63%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power15 W20 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS-29 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)1.24 W/kg0.82 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 17
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 9One UI 9
Major OS updates promised77
EU label
Energy class—A
Battery charge cycles—1,200
Endurance per cycle—49 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—A
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