Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4400mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4400mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Software | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Software | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet black, Mint | Green, Phantom Black, Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 09, 2025 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 25, 2025 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,74,999 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet black, Mint | Green, Phantom Black, Cream | ||
| Launch | July 09, 2025 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 25, 2025 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,74,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 8 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1968 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2184 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 386 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QXGA+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 8 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1968 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2184 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 386 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QXGA+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Weight | 215 grams | 234 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP48 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 215 grams | 234 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP48 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Expert RAW, LED Flash, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Expert RAW, LED Flash, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Galaxy AI | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
