Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has better resolution of 2584 x 1828 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G which has resolution of 2448 x 1828. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 7.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 199999 | Rs. 179999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is Rs. 199999. 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
There is LTPO AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has display density of 416 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 Z Fold Wide's ~ 87.9%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has 20:18 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has 10:16 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 17 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | 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 | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2026 (Expected) | July 22, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.9 mm | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Black; other colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2584 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2448 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:18 | 10:16 |
| PPI | ~ 416 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.9% | ~ 88.9% |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | 3000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | Flex Titanium technology | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 5.4 inches, 1264 x 1848 pixels | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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 8 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | 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 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP48 | IP48 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 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 (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 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 | HDR, panorama | Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 8K, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | One UI 8 | One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon 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, APE, DSF, DFF | 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 | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 20W wireless |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 4.5W |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |