Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheaper of the two at $800 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,000. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy S24 stands out for compact form factor with flagship features, 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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
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 S24 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 239 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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