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

