Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Compare Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 7

$1,799

2categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus 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 S27 Plus leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S27 Plus. Choose the Galaxy S27 Plus 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 S27 Plus

Galaxy S27 Plus wins on endurance with 5,100 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S27 Plus

Galaxy S27 Plus leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S27 Plus

Galaxy S27 Plus wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S27 Plus

Galaxy S27 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1049 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 S27 Plus vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Screen size	6.75"	7.6"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1856 x 2160
Pixel density	509 ppiWinner	375 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3300 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Process node	2 nmWinner	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	16 MP
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 S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Capacity	5,100 mAhWinner	4,600 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Weight	194 gWinner	228 g
Thickness	7.3 mm	5.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and 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 S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Operating system	Android 17	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 S27 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy S27 Plus	Galaxy Z Fold 7
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,049Winner	$1,799