Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

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Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 7

$1,799

3categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S25 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 S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 45W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 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 S25 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Screen size	6.9"	7.6"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1856 x 2160
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	375 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	2,750,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	9850Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	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 S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 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 S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Weight	218 gWinner	228 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	5.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front & 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 S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Operating system	Android 15	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 S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S25 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	$1,299Winner	$1,799