Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship offerings target different user priorities with distinct tradeoffs. Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers superior traditional smartphone performance with its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, brighter 2600-nit display, and more versatile camera system featuring dual telephoto lenses (5x and 3x) with 200MP main sensor. Battery charging reaches 45W wired compared to Z Fold 6's 25W, and the device feels more refined with IP68 rating versus IP48. Z Fold 6 compensates with innovative form factor, offering 7.6-inch inner screen for multitasking and productivity, though the 4400mAh battery underperforms relative to the 5000mAh S25 Ultra. Processing power slightly favors S25 Ultra with newer Snapdragon 8 Elite, while Z Fold 6 uses last-generation 8 Gen 3. At $600 premium, Z Fold 6 justifies cost primarily through foldable display novelty rather than performance superiority. S25 Ultra represents superior value for camera enthusiasts and power users seeking conventional smartphone excellence.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- →Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- →Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- →Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if…
- →Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- →Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- 7 years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very expensive at $1299 starting price
- S Pen lost Bluetooth remote features
- Charging speed still capped at 45W
- Large and heavy for one-handed use
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Pros
- Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
- Galaxy AI optimized for the foldable display
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Very expensive at $1899
- Charging still capped at 25W
- Visible inner display crease remains
- Cameras lag behind the S24 Ultra
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 239 g |
| Material | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 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@120fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi2 | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 7.6 inches inner, 6.3 inches cover |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2160 x 1856 inner, 2376 x 968 cover |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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