Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
73.2Performance86.1
63.6Display61.6
51.3Camera50.2
51.1Battery67.5
94.7Features94.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 64.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and performance (+13). Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 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 S25 Edge
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 40% lower thickness: 5.8 mm vs 9.7 mm
- 27% higher Pixel density: 513 ppi vs 404 ppi
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 19% lower weight: 163 g vs 201 g
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 73
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 7.6 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi+27% | 404 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,105Top 11% | 3,528+14%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,941Top 7% | 10,619+7%Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,800 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
| Active use endurance | 12.1 h | 13.8 h+14% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 163 g+19% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm+40% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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