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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
71.2Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
86.1Performance21.8
61.6Display54
50.2Camera54.9
67.5Battery49.1
94.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 87 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+64) 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 8

  • Stronger performance score: 86 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 54
  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 291% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,619 vs 2,713

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 50
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 17% lower weight: 166 g vs 201 g

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size7.6 ″+25%6.1 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XPro IGZO OLED
Resolution2448x18481080x2340
Pixel density404 ppi422 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+50%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body89.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu2,947,517—
Geekbench 6 (single)3,528+267%Top 6%961Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,619+291%Top 4%2,713Bottom 29%
Wild Life Extreme stability53 %Bottom 11%—
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera50 MP50 MP+1%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP+1%
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh+4%
Wired charging45 W+25%36 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance13.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Weight201 g166 g+17%
Thickness9.7 mm8.9 mm+8%
IP ratingIP48IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 14
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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