Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Too close to call. The critic scores are 2 points apart, well inside the usual difference between two critics. Pick on features, not score.
Critics score the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 87 (general agreement) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 85 (clear consensus) out of 100, from 12 and 11 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 higher and 6 gave both the same score.
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12 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.
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11 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and design. Most common complaint: price.
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Where every review landed
Each mark is one professional review, converted to 0–100Which one is for you?
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if
- “Best foldable” is what you’re after
The catch: Very expensive, with only average battery life.
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if
- “Best compact wide foldable” is what you’re after
- battery life matters most: 6 of 11 critics praise it, against 2 of 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The catch: There is no telephoto camera, and the price is very high.
In our words, from what the critics praise and complain about. It never changes a score.
What critics praise and fault
How many of each product's reviews mention the topic| Topic | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 2 of 12 praise 8 of 12 fault | 6 of 11 praise 2 of 11 fault |
| Picture quality | 7 of 12 praise | 5 of 11 praise |
| Design | 5 of 12 praise | 6 of 11 praise |
| Price | 5 of 12 fault | 5 of 11 fault |
| Performance | 5 of 12 praise | 4 of 11 praise |
Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Who scored higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android Central | 90 | 90 | Same |
| Expert Reviews | 80 | 80 | Same |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 90 | Same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 90 | Same |
| The Verge | 80 | 80 | Same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | Same |
| Engadget | 88 | 89 | Galaxy Z Fold 8 +1 |
| CNET | 83est. | 86 | Galaxy Z Fold 8 +3 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Tiles with a dashed border are estimated from the verdict. Tap a score to read that review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
It's too close to call on critic score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 87 (general agreement), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 85 (clear consensus). 8 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 higher and 6 gave both the same score.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: general agreement, scores from 77 to 90. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: clear consensus, scores from 80 to 90.