Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
73.2Performance64.4
63.6Display60.8
51.3Camera63.7
51.1Battery56
94.7Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 61.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+9). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 35% lower thickness: 5.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 24% lower weight: 163 g vs 215 g
- 22% higher Pixel density: 513 ppi vs 422 ppi
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 56 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 Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 8 ″+19% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi+22% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits+15% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,105Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,941Top 7% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
| Active use endurance | 12.1 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 163 g+24% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm+35% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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