Honor V40 5G (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor V40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2025 4:54 PM, updated: 9/13/2025 8:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 X Honor V40 5G (256GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) Compare Honor V40 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
AMOLED

1968x2184

200
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Honor V40 5G (256GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	215 grams (7.53 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+439 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+66W164% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)101% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (230GB available)	vs	+512GB (476GB available)107% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)90% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1236x2676 pixels	vs	+1968x2184 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
6.72"	vs	+8"19% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 200MP + 10MP + 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.3" inches20% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP48 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

120Hz

LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)

5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10	Galaxy Z Fold7 SM-F966B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	1/22/2021	7/25/2025, Announced: 7/9/2025
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)	143.2 x 1584 millimeters (5.64 x 62.36 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	215 grams (7.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 8.9 mm x 72.8 x 158.4
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP48 certified: dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
📲 Display
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.72" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~9.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)	1968x2184 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	439 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] HDR10	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic 2X LTPO AMOLED 6.5" (1080x2520), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
🤖 Operating System
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 16
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 8
⚙️ Processor
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AC) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MC9	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1200MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1995920 (v10) Geekbench: 9152 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1	512GB (476GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.6µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@60/120/240fps 720p@960fps 10-bit HDR HDR10+ Extra cover camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 24mm 1.12µm)
📸 Front camera
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	18mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers	• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.21W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.418W/kg (head), 1.242W/kg (body)