Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S25 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (2,207,809 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Z Fold5
Screen size (7.6")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Total weight (218g)
WinsValue
Galaxy Z Fold5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 7.6" | |
| 1,440 × 3,120 | 1,812 × 2,176 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| 5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 2,207,809 | 1,250,358 | |
| 9,846 | — | |
| 6,687 | — | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,400 mAh | |
| 45W | 25W | |
| 15W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 218g | 253g | |
| 8.2mm | 6.1mm | |
| Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Titanium frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall performance
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
It features the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a superior 200MP camera system.
Best folding design
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
This device is ideal for users who prioritize a unique folding screen over raw hardware specifications.