Head to head
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads 7 to 2 on the 9 rankable specs and costs $900 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Samsung sibling models compared across generations.
Our recommendation: Compare the spec differences below to see if the price premium justifies the newer model's additions.
Buying for
Your devices
Straight answer
Overall: 2 to 7
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25+.
- Leads 7 of 9 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes 2.
- Weight: 190 g vs 239 g
- Capacity: 4,900 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- It is also $900 cheaper.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · S Pen Fold Edition supportTrips:Samsung Galaxy S25+ · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S25+ · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S25+ · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · IP48 (water resistant to 1.5m + solid p…Clear:Samsung Galaxy S25+ · IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S25+ · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Galaxy Z Fold 6
239 g
Galaxy S25+
190 g (6.70 oz)
Size
Galaxy Z Fold 6
7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover
Galaxy S25+
6.7 inches
Chipset≠
Galaxy Z Fold 6
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Galaxy S25+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)
RAM≠
Galaxy Z Fold 6
12 GB LPDDR5X
Galaxy S25+
12 GB
Max optical zoom≠
Galaxy Z Fold 6
3x optical (30x Space Zoom)
Galaxy S25+
3x optical zoom
Capacity
Galaxy Z Fold 6
4,400 mAh (dual-battery)
Galaxy S25+
4,900 mAh
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Galaxy Z Fold 6: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Galaxy S25+: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm / Folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm | 158.4 × 75.7 × 7.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g (6.70 oz) (wins this row: lower) |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover/back, Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| Water / dust rating | IP48 (water resistant to 1.5m + solid particles >1mm) | IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White | Silver Shadow, Midnight Black, Moon Night Blue, Sparkling Green |
| Stylus | S Pen Fold Edition support (inner screen only, sold separately) | No |
Display
leads 2-1| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X foldable inner + AMOLED cover | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover (wins this row: higher) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | Inner: 2160 × 1856 / Cover: 968 × 2376 | 3120 × 1440 (QHD+) (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | ~374 ppi inner / ~410 ppi cover | 513 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz LTPO (both screens) | 120 Hz (1–120Hz LTPO) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits peak (both screens) | 2,600 nits peak |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+, HLG |
| Protection | Ultra Thin Glass (inner) / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 major OS versions + 7 years security | 7 generations of OS upgrades & 7 years security updates |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520) | 8-core Oryon CPU (2× 4.47 GHz Prime + 6× 3.53 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
Memory
leads 1-0| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) | 256 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS 4.0) |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 1-0| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP (f/1.8, 24mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 12 mm, 123° | 50 MP (f/1.9, 120° FOV, Dual Pixel PDAF) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 66 mm, 3x optical, PDAF, OIS | 10 MP (f/2.4, 67mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom) |
| Max optical zoom | 3x optical (30x Space Zoom) | 3x optical zoom |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and 3x telephoto | OIS on main and 3x telephoto cameras |
| Video | 8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60/120 fps, HDR10+ |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 10 MP cover selfie + 4 MP under-display inner camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 60 fps (cover camera) | 4K at 30/60 fps |
Battery & charging
leads 2-0| Capacity | 4,400 mAh (dual-battery) | 4,900 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min) | 45W fast wired charging (up to 65% in 30 min) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W Fast Wireless | 15W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W Wireless PowerShare | 4.5W Wireless PowerShare |
| Charger in box | No | No |
Audio
0 differences| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
6 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 ready | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet) | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Pay) |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort support) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual eSIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Capacitive side-mounted fingerprint + Face unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor + 2D Face unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | Side key with integrated fingerprint reader | None |
| Standout features | Dual-screen form factor, Flex Mode, App Continuity, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI | Galaxy AI suite (Circle to Search, Now Brief, Live Translate, Note Assist), Samsung DeX desktop mode, UWB support |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Slimmer, lighter foldable flagship with 7.6-inch inner screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and IP48 water resistance.
- Expansive 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display for unmatched multitasking
- Refined lighter hinge and squared-off industrial design
- 7 years of OS upgrades with integrated Galaxy AI tools
What you give up
- Very high premium price tag
- Cameras unchanged from Fold 5 generation
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy S25+
6.7-inch Galaxy S25+ featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, QHD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 12GB RAM standard, and upgraded 50MP ultrawide.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite custom 3nm performance with 12GB RAM standard
- Sharp QHD+ 120Hz LTPO screen with slim 7.3mm profile
- 7 years of full Android OS and security upgrades
What you give up
- No built-in S Pen stylus like the Ultra
- Telephoto zoom capped at 3x optical
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the Samsung Galaxy S25+.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the Samsung Galaxy S25+.
Games & video
Too close to call on games & video from the spec sheets. Only size is rankable here.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ↗ · Samsung Galaxy S25+ ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
Samsung Galaxy S25+ costs $900 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?
Samsung Galaxy S25+ has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
For photos, buy the Samsung Galaxy S25+. Leads 2 of 2 rankable photos specs. Ultrawide: 50 MP vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 12 mm, 123°
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 39 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.