Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Z vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/3/2021 4:26 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 X Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB) Compare Samsung Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)

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6 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)99% Lighter	vs	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)37 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)33% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+372 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+7.6"58% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 10MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
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Model	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Other model names	Samsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood	Galaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F926W)
Country or region available	India	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2014	8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)	128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	372 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
System version	Tizen 2.2.1	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9) Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Brown • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Green • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Z vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 512GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate