Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A25 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A25 is the cheaper of the two at $250 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,550. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy A25 stands out for super amoled display at a budget price, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 239 g |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP depth | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP4 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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