Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 9

$1,999

13categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 9 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 9. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Z Fold 7

Galaxy Z Fold 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1799 vs $1999.

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 Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Screen size	7.6"	7.9"
Resolution	1856 x 2160	2160 x 1856
Pixel density	375 ppiWinner	360 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2800 nits	3200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	3 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	8900	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	16 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
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 Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Capacity	4,600 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Weight	228 g	215 gWinner
Thickness	5.6 mm	4.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP48	IP68
Build	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 outer, carbon-fiber inner plate	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Operating system	Android 15	Android 17
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy Z Fold 9
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	$1,799Winner	$1,999