Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Our Verdict: Galaxy Z Fold6 gives you the stronger feature mix here, mainly more storage headroom, up to 1TB and a lighter 239g body. Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is mainly the value play rather than the stronger hardware pick. SIM-free pricing favours Galaxy Z Fold4 5G at £299.99 versus £604.99. Your better choice is Galaxy Z Fold6 if you will use its hardware advantages, or Galaxy Z Fold4 5G if the saving matters more.

Buying outright, the Z Fold4 5G starts at £330 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.1
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
7.6" 7.6"
Display
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1812 x 2176 1856 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch
373 375
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
4 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
4,400 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight
263 grams 239 grams
Water Resistance
IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
- £96.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£329.99 £704.99

Prices updated 9 August 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Expert Rating 4.1
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 7.6" 7.6"
Display Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1812 x 2176 1856 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch 373 375
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 4 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 4,400 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight 263 grams 239 grams
Water Resistance IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts - £96.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £329.99 £704.99
Prices updated 9 August 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G

512GB

Black

Refurbished

From £329.99

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

12 Months

256GB

Silver Shadow

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£96.50 per month, £30 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 7.6", both screens are similarly sharp at around 373 pixels per inch, and both use Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £329.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 use?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is more compact. It's 24g lighter at 239 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is actually the more compact phone at 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is slimmer at 12.1mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 run?

Both phones run Android.