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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
64.6Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
75.8Performance21.8
58.4Display54
55.7Camera54.9
47.9Battery49.1
94.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 76 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and features (+21). Sharp AQUOS sense9 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 Z Fold 7

  • Stronger performance score: 76 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 298% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 243% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,300 vs 2,713

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 44% higher Wired charging: 36 W vs 25 W
  • 23% lower weight: 166 g vs 215 g
  • 15% higher Pixel density: 422 ppi vs 368 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size8 ″+31%6.1 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XPro IGZO OLED
Resolution1968x21841080x2340
Pixel density368 ppi422 ppi+15%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+30%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body90.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu2,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,950+207%Top 16%961Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,300+243%Top 12%2,713Bottom 29%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera200 MP+298%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity4,400 mAh5,000 mAh+14%
Wired charging25 W36 W+44%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
Weight215 g166 g+23%
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
IP ratingIP48IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8)Android 14
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Sharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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