Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
49.7Performance75.8
53.3Display58.4
47.3Camera55.7
47.9Battery47.9
78.7Features94.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2310 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S23 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- 22% lower weight: 168 g vs 215 g
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 15% higher Pixel density: 425 ppi vs 368 ppi
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 8 ″+31% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+15% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits+49% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 90.6 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 2,250,000+50% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,950+51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100 | 9,300+82% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,400 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+22% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+15% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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