Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2025 1:44 PM, updated: 9/13/2025 8:28 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB) 47Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
AMOLED

1968x2184

200
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)

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!

47 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (223GB available)88 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.5GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)179% Thinner	vs	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1968x2184 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+367 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+8"100% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 10MP + 12MP43 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/1.3" inches2 times The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 10MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)80 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps237 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4400 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1430 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP48 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
215 grams (7.53 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)67% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model names	Galaxy Z Fold7 SM-F966B/Dual-SIM	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	7/25/2025, Announced: 7/9/2025	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth	4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	143.2 x 1584 millimeters (5.64 x 62.36 in)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight	215 grams (7.53 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 8.9 mm x 72.8 x 158.4	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP48 certified: dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~9.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1968x2184 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic 2X LTPO AMOLED 6.5" (1080x2520), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System version	Android 16	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 8	Denim UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AC) (3nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1200MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1995920 (v10) Geekbench: 9152 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 4.0	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.4µmPDAF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.3" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	Not supported
Camera extras	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)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	18mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	1430 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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	Not 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: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 256GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.418W/kg (head), 1.242W/kg (body)	feature not registered