Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold7
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better pick overall by 10.7 points, leading in Build & durability, Camera and Display. Galaxy Z Fold7 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Galaxy S25 Ultra offers more for the money ($1,299 vs $1,999 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 96). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy Z Fold7 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra zooms further optically (5× vs 3×). Galaxy S25 Ultra has the higher-resolution selfie camera (12 MP vs 10 MP).
Battery
Galaxy S25 Ultra's battery is 600 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,400 mAh), about 14% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy S25 Ultra charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W).
Display
Galaxy Z Fold7 has the larger screen (8" vs 6.9"). Galaxy S25 Ultra's screen is sharper (498 vs 367 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated IP68 vs IP48 on the other. Galaxy S25 Ultra has a titanium frame.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (498 ppi) | Resolution | 2184×1968 (367 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 200 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| 50 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 10 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,400 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP48 |
| titanium | Frame | aluminium |
| 218 g | Weight | 215 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $1,299 | Launch price | $1,999 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-07 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 Ultra · Official source: Galaxy Z Fold7
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- 5× optical zoom
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 45W charging
- IP68 rated
- Titanium frame
Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 8" screen
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Only IP48 rated
- Pricier ($1,999)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.