Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G

71 out 100
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
VS
63 out 100
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Manufactured in August, 2022, with display 7.6 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Manufactured in August, 2021 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
  • Lighter design: 263g vs 271g
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 12/256 GB
    - 12/512 GB
    - 12/1024 GB    		 - 12/256 GB
    - 12/512 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    vs
    Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
    Size 7.6 in 7.6 in
    Resolution 1812x2176 pixels 1768x2208 pixels
    Aspect ratio 10.8:9 22.5:18
    Pixel density 374 ppi 374 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes Yes
    Max brightness 500 nits 500 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10+ Yes HDR10+
    Screen-to-body ratio 90.8 % 89.7 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display    		 - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    996 nits
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    920 nits
    sRGB gamut95.5 %97.3 %
    PWM (Flicker)120 Hz245 Hz
    Response time1 ms6.4 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4], [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 155.1 mm (6.11 in) 158.2 mm (6.23 in)
    Width 130.1 mm (5.12 in) 128.1 mm (5.04 in)
    Thickness 6.3 mm (0.25 in) 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
    Weight 263 g (9.28 oz) 271 g (9.56 oz)
    Water resistance IPX8 IPX8
    Back panel Glass Glass
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - Black
    - Green
    - Burgundy    		 - Black
    - Silver
    - Green
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    90.8 %
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    89.7 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
    Max Frequency 3190 MHz 2840 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (1 + 3 + 4) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/2 (Cortex-A510)
    - 3/2.75 (Cortex-A710)
    - 1/3.2 (Cortex-X2)    		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 680 Silver (Cortex-A55))
    - 3/2.42 (Kryo 680 Gold (Cortex-A78))
    - 1/2.84 (Kryo 680 Prime (Cortex-X1))
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 4 nm 5 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon Hexagon 780
    Graphics Adreno 730 Adreno 660
    GPU Cores 1024 1024
    GPU Frequency 900 MHz 840 MHz
    FLOPS 1843.2 GFLOPS 1290.2 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    1666
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    1381
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    4089
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    3692
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)16661381
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)40893692
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    1225335
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    1057195
    CPU328991262576
    GPU459294355866
    Memory194943201687
    UX242107237066
    NanoReview Score12253351057195
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    9643
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    5307
    Max Surface Temp.36.5 °C39.8 °C
    Stability62 %64 %
    Graphics Test57 fps31 fps
    Graphics Score96435307
    Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4], [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    14062
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    13992
    Writing score1680516454
    Web score1186612808
    Video editing73937732
    Data manipulation1124310345
    NanoReview Score1406213992

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 12 GB 12 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
    Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 2750 MHz
    Channels 4 4
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 256 GB
    - 512 GB
    - 1024 GB    		- 256 GB
    - 512 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
    Memory CardNoNo

    Software

    OS Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
    OS Size n/a 39 GB
    UI Skin One UI 5.1.1 One UI 5.1.1

    Battery

    Volume 4400 mAh 4400 mAh
    Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging Yes (11 W) Yes (10 W)
    Reverse Charging Yes (Wireless) Yes (Wireless)
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 30 min) Yes (33% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:19 h 1:46 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    21:52
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    16:41
    Web Browsing07:30 h06:01 h
    Video Playback13:00 h10:59 h
    Games04:37 h04:35 h
    Standby Mode119 h80 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 8160x6120 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
    Zoom Optical, 3x Optical, 2x
    Flash LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Optical Optical
    8K Recording Up to 24FPS No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 960 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 123 ° 123 °
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Telephoto: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP    		 Standard: 12 MP
    Telephoto: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - RAW support
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal length23 mm26 mm
    SensorSamsung GN3Sony IMX555
    Sensor size1/1.561/1.76
    Pixel size1 μm1.8 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationOpticalOptical
    Telephoto
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
    Focal length52 mm52 mm
    SensorSamsung S5K3K1SK Hynix Hi-1337
    Sensor size1/3.941/3.6
    Pixel size1 μm1 μm
    StabilizationOpticalOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Focal length12 mm12 mm
    SensorSony IMX258Sony IMX258
    Sensor size1/3.061/3.06
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    127
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    129
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    123
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    105
    Overall camera score
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    128
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    120
    Bokeh7065
    Preview7671
    Zoom128101
    Sources: DxOMark [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4], [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G]

    Front camera

    Matrix 10 MP 10 MP
    Photo resolution 3648x2736 pixels 3648x2736 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Focal length 26 mm 26 mm
    Sensor Sony IMX374 Sony IMX374
    Sensor size 1/3.2 1/3.2
    Pixel size 1.22 μm 1.22 μm
    Autofocus No Phase autofocus
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 60 fps 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No
    Selfie camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    79
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    89

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.2 5.2
    Bluetooth features LE PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 3.2 3.2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort Yes DP 1.2 Yes
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - SBAS
    NFC* Yes Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM Standbyn/a
    eSIM Support *YesYes
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHzGSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
    3G BandsUMTS Band I (2100), Band II (1900), Band IV (1700/2100), Band V (850)UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8 (900)
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B38/B39/B40/B46/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66)
    LTE category2020
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Stereo
    3.5 mm Jack No No
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
    87.4 dB
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
    88.7 dB

    Other

    Class Flagship Flagship
    Announced August, 2022 yr August, 2021 yr
    Release Date August, 2022 yr August, 2021 yr
    Launch Price ($) 1800 1800
    Sensors - Hall Sensor
    - Barometer
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Hall Sensor
    - Barometer
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included No No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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