Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 8.0. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads in battery, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is ahead in display, camera and design. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 cost $899.01 less ($1,999.99 vs $2,899). The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the newer phone, announced Dec 2, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Bigger battery 5,600 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 25 W
- Bigger screen 10 inches vs 8 inches
- Newer model Dec 2, 2025 vs Jul 9, 2025
- Charger in the box
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Brighter screen 2,600 nits vs 1,600 nits
- Lower launch price $1,999.99 vs $2,899
- Lighter 215 g vs 309 g
- Thinner 8.9 mm vs 12.9 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1968 × 2184 px vs 1584 × 2160 px
- Sharper display 368 ppi vs 269 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Overall
8.1
8.0
Display
7.2
8.0
Performance
8.5
8.5
Camera
7.8
8.1
Battery
6.7
5.1
Design
7.8
8.1
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
3.9
3.8
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Size
10 inches
8 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1584 × 2160 px
1968 × 2184 px
Pixel density
269 ppi
368 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
1,600 nits
2,600 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover screen)
Ultra Thin Glass (main screen); Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover screen)
Cover display
6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 x 1080, 422 ppi, 1–120 Hz, 2600 nits peak
6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 x 1080 (21:9), 422 ppi, 1-120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.47 GHz
4.47 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 830
RAM
16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
—
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Main camera
200 MP, f/1.7
200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
3×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
—
8K@30
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Capacity
5,600 mAh
4,400 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Po
Wired charging
45 W
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Dimensions
159.2 × 75 × 12.9 mm
158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
12.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
309 g
215 g
Form factor
Tri-fold
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
IP48
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Crafted Black
Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, Mint
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
USB
—
USB-C 3.x
NFC
—
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 16
Interface
One UI 8
One UI 8
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Announced
Dec 2, 2025
Jul 9, 2025
Released
Dec 12, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$2,899
$1,999.99
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