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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

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ZTE nubia Z50S Pro

ZTE nubia Z50S Pro

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Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
55.555.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
66.072.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
70.771.5

Summary

  • The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 features a foldable 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1812 x 2176 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z50S Pro has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Z Fold4 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, whereas the nubia Z50S Pro utilizes the newer Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2.
  • Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the ZTE offers additional capabilities with a 16 MP selfie camera compared to the 4 MP on the Samsung.
  • The ZTE also has a larger 5100 mAh battery with faster 80W charging, while the Galaxy Z Fold4 has a 4400 mAh battery and supports 25W charging.
  • Software-wise, the Z Fold4 runs on Android 12L with planned upgrades, while the nubia Z50S Pro operates on Android 13 with no future upgrades.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the Z Fold4 featuring a foldable design and Gorilla Glass Victus+, while the nubia uses eco-leather for its back.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
ZTE nubia Z50S Pro

General

Release Date

2022, August 10
2023, July 20

Announced

2022, August 10
2023, July 20

Description

Also known as Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 5G
N/A

Display

Size

7.6"
6.8"

Type

Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)

Resolution

1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density)

PPI

1812
1260

Refresh Rate

120Hz
120Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU

Adreno 730
Adreno 740 (719 MHz)

Memory

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
50 MP

Main Camera Details

50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", PDAF, OIS, optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 125˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF

Front Camera

4 MP
16 MP

Front Camera Details

4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under displayCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm

Video Recording

8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, 10-bit

Selfie Video

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4400 mAh
5100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4400 mAh
Li-Po 5100 mAh

Charging Details

25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mmFolded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm
163.9 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)

Weight

263 g
228 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Glass front, silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy
Black, Khaki, Silver/White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
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 (CA), 5G

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Software

Operating System

Android 12L, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, MyOS 13, no planned android upgrades

OS Version

Android 12L, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, MyOS 13, no planned android upgrades

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
No