Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a newer model: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra →

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 overall by 8 points (78 vs 70 out of 100).
  • Key differences: dust & water resistance, where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has IP68 vs IP48; only Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has pen support; rear camera (megapixels), where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 200 vs 50 MP; pixel density, where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 498 vs 403 PPI; size, where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has 7.6 vs 6.9 in.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · 82 overall, #24 of 139
78
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 · 79 overall, #47 of 139
70
Key differences
  • Dust & Water resistanceSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra IP68 vs IP48
  • Pen supportSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra only
  • Rear cameraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 200 vs 50 MP
  • Pixel densitySamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 498 vs 403 PPI
  • SizeSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 7.6 vs 6.9 in

Scores by Category

Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 6 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins 2

CategoryGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8Lead
Display
+23
Rear Camera
+17
Power & Battery
Tie
Benchmark
+95
Chip
Tie
Memory
+86
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+20
Miscellaneous
+13
Storage
+4
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+4
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

218 g201 g
Galaxy S25 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 17 g (8%) heavier than Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
RAM capacity
12 GB
N/A

Storage

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Storage capacity
256 GB
256 GB

Display

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
1848 × 2448 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Rear camera aperture
1.76% less
1.8
Optical zoom
5×
N/A
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
N/A
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight
218 g
201 g8% less

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh4% more
4,800 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Geekbench single-core score
3,057
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Security updates until
2032
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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