Head to head
Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the newer phone (2025 vs 2024).
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the larger display (8" vs 7.6").
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 is lighter (215 g vs 239 g).
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $549 vs $599 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Galaxy Z Fold 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2025-07-25 | 2024-07-24 |
| Display | 8.0 main / 6.5 cover" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6 main / 6.3 cover" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2184 x 1968 main / 2520 x 1080 cover | 2160 x 1856 main / 2376 x 968 cover |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy) |
| RAM | 12 / 16 (1TB model)GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 200MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele |
| Front camera | 10MP inner + 10MP cover | 4MP under-display inner + 10MP cover |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 unfolded (158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 folded) | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 unfolded (153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 folded) |
| Weight | 215 g | 239 g |
| Colors at launch | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint (online) | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black (online), White (online) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| Water resistance | IP48 | IP48 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Galaxy Z Fold 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | — | Silver |
| Most-chosen storage | — | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $599 | $549 |
| Battery replacement | $129 | $129 |
FAQ
Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6, answered.
Which is newer, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Galaxy Z Fold 6?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is newer — it launched in 2025, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
They're equal — both carry a 4,400 mAh battery.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $549 for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and $599 for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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