Samsung recently launched its smartphone Z-series – the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. Before you think of picking up this phone or swapping your current phone with this latest phones, let us take a look at the difference between Fold6 and Fold7 among others.
Here’s an in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Fold7, covering all key areas:
Design & Size
Z Fold6
- Frame: Enhanced Armour Aluminum with Armor FlexHinge.
- Thickness: Folded: 12.1 mm; Unfolded: 5.6 mm
- Cover Screen: 6.3″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968p resolution, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate.
- Main Screen: 7.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate.
- Weight: 239 g.
- Durability: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and rear), IP48 water and dust resistance (up to 1.5m freshwater for 30 minutes).
Z Fold7
- Frame: Advanced Armor Aluminum (upgraded from Enhanced Armor Aluminum), redesigned Armor FlexHinge with multi-rail structure for reduced crease and improved durability.
- Thickness: Folded: 8.9 mm; Unfolded: 4.2 mm (a significant reduction from Fold6).
- Cover Screen: 6.5″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 21:9 aspect ratio, FHD+ resolution, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (first for Z Fold series, more durable than Victus 2).
- Main Screen: 8.0″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, 11% larger than Fold6, with Vision Booster and 2,600 nits peak brightness (brightest in Z Fold series).
- Weight: 215 g (correct, lighter than Fold6 and even Galaxy S25 Ultra).
- Durability: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (front), Victus 2 (rear), IP48 water and dust resistance (same as Fold6).
Verdict: Z Fold7 is noticeably thinner, lighter, and has bigger screens — great for portability and immersive use.
Processor & Performance
Z Fold6
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy.
- Performance: Highly capable for multitasking, gaming, and AI tasks but outperformed by Fold7’s newer chip.
Z Fold7
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (customized for Samsung).
- Performance Gains: 38% faster CPU, 26% smoother GPU, 41% faster NPU (AI processing) compared to Fold6’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Features: Enhanced real-time ray tracing and Vulkan optimization for immersive gaming, optimized AI for multitasking and large-screen use.
- Storage Options: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (same as Fold6, tailored for streaming, camera use, or power users).
Verdict: The Z Fold7’s Snapdragon 8 Elite offers significant performance improvements over the Fold6’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, especially for CPU, GPU, and AI tasks, making it ideal for gaming, multitasking, and AI-driven features.
Cameras
Z Fold6
- Main Camera: 50 MP wide-angle (correct).
- Other Cameras: 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto (3x optical zoom, up to 30x digital), 10 MP cover screen selfie, 4 MP under-display main screen selfie (85° field of view).
- AI Features: Basic AI enhancements for noise reduction and editing (less advanced than Fold7).
Z Fold7
- Main Camera: 200 MP wide-angle (same as Galaxy S25 Ultra, a major upgrade from Fold6’s 50 MP).
- Other Cameras: 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, up to 30x digital), 10 MP cover screen selfie, 10 MP main screen selfie (under-display, upgraded from 4 MP, with wider 100° field of view vs. 85° on Fold6).
- AI Tools: ProVisual Engine enhances all cameras with object removal, noise reduction, and studio-quality edits, excelling in low-light and high-resolution photography.
Verdict: The Z Fold7’s camera system is a significant upgrade, with a 200 MP main camera (vs. 50 MP) and an improved 10 MP main screen selfie (vs. 4 MP) with a wider 100° angle. The Fold7’s ProVisual Engine enhances computational photography, making it superior for versatile shooting conditions.ig leap—dominant in camera performance and computational photography.
Battery & Charging
Both Models
- Battery: 4,400 mAh, rated for 23 hours of video playback – Fold6 and 24 hours for Fold7
- Charging: 25 W wired Super Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (typically ~15 W wireless).
Verdict: Both hold well for a full day, but Fold7 is marginally more efficient. The Fold7’s 24-hour video playback (vs. 23 hours on Fold6) reflects marginal efficiency gains from the new processor and software.
Here is the summary in a tabular form:
| Category | Galaxy Z Fold6 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Enhanced Armor Aluminum, Armor FlexHinge | Advanced Armor Aluminum, redesigned Armor FlexHinge (reduced crease, multi-rail) |
| Thickness | Folded: 12.1 mm; Unfolded: 5.6 mm | Folded: 8.9 mm; Unfolded: 4.2 mm |
| Cover Screen5 | 6.3″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968p, 120 Hz | 6.5″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 21:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz |
| Main Screen | 7.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 8.0″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g |
| Durability | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front/rear), IP48 water/dust resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (front), Victus 2 (rear), IP48 water/dust resistance |
| Verdict | Thicker and heavier, smaller screens | Thinner, lighter, larger screens, more durable front glass |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Performance | Highly capable for multitasking and gaming | 38% faster CPU, 26% faster GPU, 41% faster NPU; enhanced ray tracing, Vulkan, AI |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Verdict | Strong performance, but last-gen | Superior speed, graphics, and AI, ideal for gaming and multitasking |
| Main Camera | 50 MP wide-angle | 200 MP wide-angle (same as S25 Ultra) |
| Other Cameras | 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, 30x digital), 10 MP cover selfie, 4 MP under-display selfie (85° FOV) | 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, 30x digital), 10 MP cover selfie, 10 MP under-display selfie (100° FOV) |
| AI Features | Basic AI for noise reduction, editing | ProVisual Engine: object removal, noise reduction, studio-quality edits |
| Verdict | Solid camera system, but less advanced | Major leap in main camera resolution and AI, better selfie quality |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh, 23 hours video playback | 4,400 mAh, 24 hours video playback |
| Charging | 25 W wired Super Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (~15 W) | 25 W wired Super Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (~15 W) |
| Verdict | Reliable battery life, standard charging | Marginally better efficiency, same charging speeds |
| Software | One UI 6 (upgradable to One UI 8) | One UI 8, optimized for foldables with enhanced AI |
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy | Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Silver Shadow |
| Price (indicative) | ~₹1,39,999 | ~₹1,74,999 |
Final Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a significant upgrade over the Z Fold6 in several areas:
- Design & Size: Thinner (8.9 mm folded, 4.2 mm unfolded vs. 12.1 mm and 5.6 mm), lighter (215 g vs. 239 g), with larger displays (6.5″ cover, 8.0″ main vs. 6.3″ and 7.6″) and improved durability (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2).
- Processor & Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite offers 38% faster CPU, 26% faster GPU, and 41% faster AI, ideal for gaming and multitasking.
- Cameras: 200 MP main camera (vs. 50 MP) and 10 MP main screen selfie (vs. 4 MP) with a wider 100° angle, enhanced by ProVisual Engine.
- Battery & Charging: Same 4,400 mAh battery and 25 W charging, but Fold7 achieves 24 hours of video playback (vs. 23 hours) due to efficiency gains.
Recommendation: The Z Fold7 is a compelling upgrade for users prioritizing a slimmer design, larger screens, superior camera performance, and faster processing, especially for those coming from a Fold4 or earlier. For Fold6 owners, the upgrade may depend on the value placed on camera improvements and design refinements.
