Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has better resolution of 2448 x 1828 than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 72999 | Rs. 179999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 72999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 22, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G is Rs. 179999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 7.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.9% than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's ~ 88.1%. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has 10:16 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 17 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | July 22, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2448 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 10:16 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 88.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | Flex Titanium technology |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 133 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, MY FANCAM, PHOTO ASSIST, Now Nudg | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm, Samsung DeX Support, SmartThings Support, KNOX PRIVACY |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 8K, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 20W wireless |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |