Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Z Fold6: A Comprehensive Comparison 

Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold6 – Specs comparison chart 

Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Z Fold6 - specs overview 

1. Design and build: Slimmer, lighter, more advanced 

• Refined dimensions and ergonomics 

The Galaxy Z Fold7 features a slimmer, more refined design, measuring 8.9mm inches when folded, just 0.35 inches thick—making it the thinnest Z Fold yet, and more comfortable to hold than the Z Fold6. The sleek, pocket-friendly profile is easier than ever to use one-handed.  

• S Pen support change 

Interestingly, the Z Fold7 no longer supports the S Pen feature, since Samsung had to remove a layer from the inner display to achieve that slimmer, lighter design. 

• IP48 water resistance and durability 

The Z Fold7 offers IP48 water and dust resistance, like the Z Fold6, so you’re covered for that along with accidental splashes and brief submersion. What sets the Z Fold7 apart is its upgraded hinge and sturdier overall build, designed for improved durability.  

2. Display: A larger canvas for everything 

• Expansive 8-inch display 

The Z Fold7’s primary display gets a major boost, going from 7.6 inches to a massive 8 inches, giving you bigger-than-life visuals, immersive multitasking, and vibrant color accuracy that’s ideal for both work and play. 

3. Performance and battery Life: Power that lasts

• Advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite processor 

The Z Fold7 is outfitted with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, delivering superior multitasking capabilities and power efficiency compared to the Z Fold6’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. 

• Improved battery life and super-fast charging 

While the new phone has the same 4,400mAh battery as its predecessor, Samsung optimized the battery management on the Z Fold7, giving you extended power throughout your day. Like the Z Fold6, the new phone has super-fast 25W charging, making downtime minimal. 

• Advanced cooling for gaming, streaming, and more 

The Z Fold7 includes a bigger vapor chamber for thermal management, designed to keep your device cool even during intense gaming or streaming sessions.  

4. Camera system: Major upgrade with AI-driven enhancements

• Superior rear camera array 

Whether you’re a photography buff, influencer, or just love snapping photos, the Z Fold7’s camera system gets a significant upgrade with a 200MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto lens, offering dramatically improved photo clarity and versatility compared to Z Fold6’s 50MP camera system. 

• Enhanced front-facing camera 

The10MP front-facing camera remains unchanged.

• AI-powered imaging features 

Samsung incorporates several AI-powered camera enhancements in the Z Fold7: 

1. Night Video with Audio Eraser: Reduces background noise and enhances nighttime recordings, creating professional-grade videos even in low-light.  
2. Best Face with Galaxy AI: Automatically selects and combines the best facial expressions from multiple shots to ensure everyone looks their best. 

2. Portrait Selfie with Galaxy AI: Uses advanced AI to create professional-looking portraits and selfies with stunning depth and clarity. 

3. Gallery Search with Galaxy AI: Simplifies finding your favorite images, sorting photos intelligently based on content, people, or events. 

5. Software & AI upgrades: Enhanced user experience 

• Android 16 and One UI 8 

The Z Fold7 (and the new Z Flip7) ship with One UI 8, Samsung’s Android 16 user interface, providing a smoother, more intuitive, and more customizable user experience. 

• Innovative AI integration 

The Z Fold7 comes with the latest Galaxy AI features, boosting productivity and simplifying everyday tasks: 

• Interpreter:  Real-time translation breaks down language barriers, whether you’re traveling abroad or just communicating on the go.  
• Now Bar & Now Brief: The Now Bar keeps live notifications, music, routines, and more front-and-center on the lock screen, while Now Brief lets you customize your favorite content, from news, weather, and traffic updates, to travel info, upcoming events, health and wellness content, and more. 
• Writing Assist. Helps you craft natural-sounding emails, texts, notes, social  media posts, and more. 
• Call Transcript. Lets you record, transcribe, and summarize calls, while creating automated notes you can reference later. 
• Personal Data Engine. Keeps your data safe from unauthorized access by other apps, while Galaxy AI encrypts and stores your data safely for a higher level of privacy.  

6. Audio and connectivity 

• Improved Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 

The Z Fold7 comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7, enhancing connection speeds, stability, and efficiency over the Z Fold6’s older standards. 

• Superior audio and accessibility 

Samsung offers enhanced conversational audio, with conversational gains of 13dB with hearing aids and 14dB without hearing aids, making the Z Fold7 accessible and ideal for clearer communication. 

7. Security and convenience features 

• Fingerprint ID and Samsung Wallet 

Like its predecessor, the Z Fold7 includes secure Fingerprint ID for effortless unlocking and authentication, as well as the built-in Samsung Wallet for storing payment cards, IDs, loyalty cards, and more in a convenient and secure digital platform. 

• Tap to Transfer (P2P) 

This feature (now available on all Samsung phones with Android 12 or higher) lets you transfer money (via participating contactless debit cards) to friends and family simply by tapping your phones together. It works with Samsung Wallet, as well as other digital wallets like Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. 

8. Charging, power management, and versatility 

• Wireless Charging & PowerShare 

Like the previous model, built-in Wireless Charging and PowerShare allows for easy cable-free charging, as well as the ability to share power with other compatible devices. 

• Flex Mode 

The Z Fold7 also continues Samsung's innovative Flex Mode, which splits the screen into two halves,  making hands-free video calls, watching videos, and multitasking effortless with the phone propped open at various angles. 

9. Pricing 

• Unchanged over previous model 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a premium phone and the pricing reflects that. It starts at $1,899, which is the same starting price as the Z Fold6. Although, with the new model out, you’ll likely see some pretty good savings on the Z Fold6 right now.  

5 main differences between the Z Fold7 and Z Fold6

1. Display and design: The Fold7 is thinner, lighter (215g vs. 239g), and features a larger 8" main display compared to Fold6’s 7.6". It also has a slightly bigger 6.5" cover display vs. 6.3". 
2. Camera system: Major upgrade on the Fold7 with a 200MP main rear camera (vs. 50MP on the Fold6), along with enhanced AI tools like Best Face and Night Video with Audio Eraser. 
3. Performance and cooling: Fold7 uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and adds a larger vapor chamber for improved thermal management during heavy use. 
4. Connectivity and AI integration: Fold7 supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and includes expanded Galaxy AI features like Now Bar, Call Transcript, and Writing Assist—more advanced than the Fold6’s set. 
5. Stylus support removed: While the Fold6 supported the S Pen Fold Edition, the Fold7 does not—due to design changes that prioritize thinness and weight reduction.  

5 main similarities between the Z Fold7 and Z Fold6 

1. Form factor and durability: Both are book-style foldables with IP48 water and dust resistance and support Flex Mode for hands-free use. 
2. Battery and charging: Both feature a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, plus Wireless PowerShare. 
3. RAM and storage options: Identical memory and storage configurations: 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage using UFS 4.0. 
4. Security and convenience: Both include Fingerprint ID, Samsung Wallet, and Tap to Transfer (P2P) support. 
5. Front-facing cameras: The 10MP selfie camera remains unchanged between the two models. 

Frequently asked questions about the Fold7 and Fold6 

• Why should I upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold7?
  • You may want upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold7 for 5 key reasons:
    • Reason 1: A slimmer, lighter design with a larger 8" main display
    • Reason 2: A pro-level 200MP rear camera system with new AI photo tools
    • Reason 3: Faster performance and improved thermal management
    • Reason 4: New Galaxy AI features like Now Bar
    • Reason 5: Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and better audio accessibility

• Why should I choose the Galaxy Z Fold6?
  • You may stick with the Galaxy Z Fold6 for 5 key reasons:
    • Reason 1: You still love using the S Pen
    • Reason 2: You’re happy with the performance and camera quality
    • Reason 3: The slimmer size of the Fold7 isn’t a big priority for you
    • Reason 4: You can now get the Fold6 at a lower price
    • Reason 5: You don’t need the extra AI tools or upgraded connectivity

The Galaxy Z Fold7 definitely “wows” with its technological innovations and design improvements, making it an attractive upgrade for power users, gamers, multitaskers, and photography buffs alike. Deciding whether to upgrade will come down to your needs, budget, and lifestyle. 

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