Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 7

$1,799

7categories won

8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the lead, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 45W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 7

Galaxy Z Fold 7 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1799.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Screen size	6.8"	7.6"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1856 x 2160
Pixel density	505 ppiWinner	375 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,850,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	7100	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	16 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,600 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Weight	232 g	228 g
Thickness	8.6 mm	5.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 outer, carbon-fiber inner plate

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Operating system	Android 14	Android 15
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,199Winner	$1,799