Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Fold 4

A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Fold 4: the key differences

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 arrived in 2022, 1 year after the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (2021), and moves the line forward in several areas.

  • Processor: the Galaxy Z Fold 4 runs the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Galaxy Z Fold 3 uses the Snapdragon 888.
  • Main camera: Galaxy Z Fold 3 — 3×12 MP; Galaxy Z Fold 4 — 50 + 10 (3×) + 12 MP.
  • Weight: the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is lighter at 263 g (vs 271 g).
  • Software: Galaxy Z Fold 3 shipped with Android 11 (up to 14); Galaxy Z Fold 4 with Android 12L (up to 15).

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Full specification comparison

SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 4
ReleaseAugust 2021August 2022
Display7.6″ LTPO 120 Hz (main) + 6.2″ 120 Hz (ext.)7.6″ LTPO 120 Hz (main) + 6.2″ 120 Hz (ext.)
Resolution1768 × 2208 (main)1812 × 2176 (main)
ChipsetSnapdragon 888Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 / 512 GB256 / 512 GB / 1 TB
Main camera3×12 MP50 + 10 (3×) + 12 MP
Front camera4 MP under-display + 10 MP (ext.)4 MP under-display + 10 MP (ext.)
Battery4400 mAh4400 mAh
Charging25 W25 W
OSAndroid 11 (up to 14)Android 12L (up to 15)
Water resistanceIPX8IPX8
Dimensions158.2 × 67.1 × 16.0 mm (folded)155.1 × 67.1 × 15.8 mm (folded)
Weight271 g263 g
BuildFoldable, Victus + Armor AluminumFoldable, Victus+ + Armor Aluminum
Launch price$1799$1799

Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.