Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S25
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Battery capacity (4,400 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Galaxy S25
AnTuTu benchmark (2,193,701 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Screen size (7.6")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S25
Total weight (162g)
WinsValue
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.2" | 7.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,768 × 2,208 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | 1,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | |
| 2,193,701 | 635,918 | |
| 10,050 | — | |
| 6,755 | — | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,000 mAh | 4,400 mAh | |
| 25W | 25W | |
| 15W | 11W | |
Build | ||
| 162g | 271g | |
| 7.2mm | 6.4mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S25
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S25
Highest resolution main camera.