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£515.16

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In a nutshell

They share the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP48 rating. The Galaxy Z Fold7 has longer OS support until about 2032 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip and Wi-Fi 7. The Galaxy Z Fold6 counters with a smaller 7.6-inch screen.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1799.

Available models

Galaxy Z Fold6

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy Z Fold7

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy Z Fold6 73/100
Galaxy Z Fold7 79/100

The Galaxy Z Fold7 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (est.) against about 2031 (est.) on the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Software support:The Galaxy Z Fold6 should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Fold7 until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Fold7 the longer support window.

Frame:The Galaxy Z Fold6 has an enhanced armour aluminium frame and the Galaxy Z Fold7 an advanced armour aluminium one.

Front glass:The Galaxy Z Fold6 has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the Galaxy Z Fold7 Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Weight:The Galaxy Z Fold6 weighs 239g and the Galaxy Z Fold7 215g, so the Galaxy Z Fold7 is the lighter phone.

Released

2024
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2031
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP48
IP48

Frame

Enhanced Armour Aluminium
Advanced Armour Aluminium

Weight

239g
215gLighter

Release date

24 July 2024
25 July 2025

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2

Dimensions

153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm
158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm

Biometrics

Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint
Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint

Security updates until

2031
2032

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Galaxy Z Fold6 88/100
Galaxy Z Fold7 92/100

The Galaxy Z Fold7 has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy Z Fold6 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and the Galaxy Z Fold7 the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2025.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAM

12GB
–

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy Z Fold6 92/100
Galaxy Z Fold7 91/100

The Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger screen, at 8 inches.

Size:The Galaxy Z Fold7's 8-inch inner screen is bigger than the 7.6-inch inner screen on the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Panel:The Galaxy Z Fold6 uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2160 x 1856 and the Galaxy Z Fold7 a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2184 x 1968.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2600 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

7.6"
8"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2160 x 1856
2184 x 1968

Peak brightness

2600 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy Z Fold6 68/100
Galaxy Z Fold7 68/100

The Galaxy Z Fold7 has the higher-resolution 200MP main camera.

Main camera:The Galaxy Z Fold7 has a 200MP main camera against 50MP on the Galaxy Z Fold6, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 10MP selfie camera.

Main camera

50MP
200MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

10MP
10MP

Video recording

8K 30fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy Z Fold6 63/100
Galaxy Z Fold7 64/100

The Galaxy Z Fold7 lasts longer on Samsung's figures, up to 24 hours of video against 23.

Battery life:Samsung rates the Galaxy Z Fold6 at up to 23 hours of video playback and the Galaxy Z Fold7 at up to 24 hours.

Capacity:Both have the same 4400mAh battery.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: Qi 15W.

Battery

4400mAh
4400mAh

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi 15W
Qi 15W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 23 hours
Up to 24 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold6 81/100
Galaxy Z Fold7 88/100

The Galaxy Z Fold7 has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The Galaxy Z Fold7 has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E on the Galaxy Z Fold6, which only pays off with a newer router.

Bluetooth:The Galaxy Z Fold6 has Bluetooth 5.3 and the Galaxy Z Fold7 Bluetooth 5.4.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.4

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold6 if you want a smaller 7.6-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy Z Fold7 if you want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold6 if

  • You want a smaller 7.6-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy Z Fold7 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip
  • You want Wi-Fi 7
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FAQs

The Galaxy Z Fold6 should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Fold7 until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Fold7 the longer support window.

The Galaxy Z Fold7's 8-inch inner screen is bigger than the 7.6-inch inner screen on the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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