How do the scores compare?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) scores 49.6/100 overall; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 64.6/100. Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins 1 individual spec rows, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins 0.

What are the main differences between the Fairphone (Gen 6+) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) advantages: Stronger display score: 66 vs 58; Stronger features score: 100 vs 95; 14% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 7 years; Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,000. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 advantages: Stronger camera score: 56 vs 38; Stronger battery score: 48 vs 20.

Which is cheaper: Fairphone (Gen 6+) or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) launched cheaper at $699, versus $2,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Fairphone (Gen 6+) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Fairphone

Fairphone (Gen 6+)

$699

WINNER

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

$2,000

—Performance75.8

65.7Display58.4

37.8Camera55.7

20Battery47.9

100Features94.7

1 spec wins — Fairphone (Gen 6+)0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 49.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and camera (+18). Fairphone (Gen 6+) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fairphone (Gen 6+)

Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
14% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 7 years
Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Stronger camera score: 56 vs 38
Stronger battery score: 48 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Screen size	—	8 ″
Panel type	OLED	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution	—	1968x2184
Pixel density	—	368 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	2,600 nits
Screen-to-body	—	90.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Chipset	—	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10	—	2,250,000Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,950Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	9,300Top 6%
RAM (max)	—	16 GB
Storage options	—	256/512GB/1TB
Storage type	—	UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Main camera	—	200 MP
Main aperture	—	f/1.7
Ultra-wide	—	12 MP
Telephoto	—	10 MP
Optical zoom	—	3 x
Max video	—	8K@30fps
Front camera	—	10 MP
OIS	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Capacity	—	4,400 mAh
Wired charging	—	25 W
Wireless charging	—	15 W
Active use endurance	—	10 h

Design

Design comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Weight	—	215 g
Thickness	—	8.9 mm
IP rating	IP55	IP48
Frame material	Recycled aluminum	Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	—	5.4
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C	USB-C 3.2
eSIM	Yes	Yes

Software

Software comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
OS at launch	—	Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge	8 years+14%	7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No

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