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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) vs Fairphone 4 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Fairphone 4 X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) 31Points
8"
AMOLED

1968x2184

200
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(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!

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) vs 4 (128GB)} 7 Advantages Fairphone 4 (128GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)120%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (476GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+215 grams (7.53 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)150%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1968x2184 pixels70%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+8"27%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 10MP + 12MP131%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.3" inches54%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4400 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3905 mAh
+25W25%
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.
vs20W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
367 PPIvs+409 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 25MP148%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
5G Sub6
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Z Fold7 SM-F966B/Dual-SIMFairphone 4 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungFairphone
Release date7/25/2025, Announced: 7/9/202510/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)143.2 x 1584 millimeters (5.64 x 62.36 in)75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight215 grams (7.53 ounces)225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum 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 othersIP48 certified: dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~9.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1968x2184 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2600nits[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 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 16Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User InterfaceOne UI 8feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AC) (3nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1200MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1995920 (v10)
Geekbench: 9152 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (476GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.4µmPDAF
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras8K@30fps
4K@60fps
1080p@60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
10-bit HDR
HDR10+
Extra cover camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 24mm 1.12µm)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length18mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.78" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity4400 mAh3905 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green
• Modular phone with swappable components
• iFixit: 10/10

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
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)0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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