Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 7S Pro
#544Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 7S Pro
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
51.650.7
Display
88.588.5
Battery
66.067.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
69.769.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G features a foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display measuring 7.6 inches with a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels and supports HDR10+, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 7S Pro has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels but lacks HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Z Fold2 is powered by the Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, whereas the RedMagic 7S Pro utilizes the newer Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the RedMagic is more robust with a 64 MP main sensor compared to the Z Fold2's 12 MP triple-camera setup, although the latter supports optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the RedMagic at 5000 mAh, with faster 135W charging, while the Z Fold2 has a 4500 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Both devices run Android, but the Z Fold2 is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1, while the RedMagic operates on Android 12 with a gaming-focused interface.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the Z Fold2 being heavier due to its foldable design, while the RedMagic is lighter and features a more traditional smartphone form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 7S Pro
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2022, July 11
Announced
2020, August 05
2022, July 11
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W21 5G for Chinese market with dual SIM cards slot
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Display
Size
7.6"
6.8"
Type
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 1B colors (China only), 120Hz, 600 nits
Resolution
1768 x 2208 pixels (~373 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
PPI
1768
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 730
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM, 1TB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
10 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
16 MP, (wide), under display
Video Recording
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired11W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
135W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 5 min, 100% in 15 min (China)65W wired, PD3.0 (International)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mmFolded: 159.2 x 68 x 13.8-16.8 mm
166.3 x 77.1 x 10 mm (6.55 x 3.04 x 0.39 in)
Weight
282 g
235 g
Materials
Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Thom Browne Edition, Aston Martin Racing Edition
Obsidian, Supernova, Mercury, Yellow
Foldable
✓
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Android 12, Redmagic 5.5
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Android 12, Redmagic 5.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes