Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 / Google Pixel 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: SM-F766 series; 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB; Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red and Mint. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Z Fold7 are separate models.

Google Pixel 8: Pixel 8 (2023); 128 and 256 GB; Obsidian, Hazel and Rose. The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip7Google Pixel 8
Release year20252023
Main display6.9-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2520 × 1080 (21:9); 1–120 Hz adaptive; 2600 nits peak brightness

The foldable inner screen; the 1–120 Hz range lowers the refresh rate on static content to save power and raises it for smooth scrolling. 2600 nits is a peak value, not sustained full-screen brightness.

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Cover display (FlexWindow)4.1-inch Super AMOLED; 1048 × 948; 60/120 Hz; 2600 nits peak brightness

In this generation Samsung extended the outer screen edge to edge, widening what you can do without opening the phone: notifications, camera preview and apps.

Samsung		—
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2500

The Flip7 uses Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 rather than the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy found in the Fold7.

Samsung		—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Samsung notes memory options may vary by market; available space is lower because of preloaded software.

Samsung		8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.1

Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot.

Google
CamerasRear: 50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF) and 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); front: 10 MP (ƒ/2.2)

There is no telephoto camera; zoom crops from the main sensor.

Samsung		—
Battery and charging4300 mAh (typical), 4174 mAh (rated); about 50% in 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone charge accessories such as earbuds or a watch. Samsung notes charging speed depends on battery level and the adapter used.

Samsung		Minimum 4485 mAh (typical 4575 mAh); beyond 24 hours, up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; up to 27 W wired and 18 W wireless charging; Battery Share

27 W is measured with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS) and gives about 50% in 30 minutes; the adapter is sold separately. 18 W wireless needs the Pixel Stand (2nd gen); Qi EPP chargers give up to 12 W.

Google
Body and durabilityArmor FlexHinge; Armor Aluminum frame; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on cover and back; IP48

The 4 in IP48 means protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm, not dust-tightness; the 8 means resistance to immersion in fresh water. Samsung describes the new hinge as thinner and restructured compared with the previous generation.

Samsung		Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame; IP68

IP68 (IEC 60529) applies when the device leaves the factory; Google notes the phone is not waterproof or dustproof and resistance is not permanent. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled.

Google
Size and weightFolded 75.2 × 85.5 × 13.7 mm; unfolded 75.2 × 166.7 × 6.5 mm; 188 g Samsung150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm; 187 g Google
Connectivity and SIM5G, LTE; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4; one nano SIM and Multi eSIM Samsung—
Security and sensorsCapacitive side fingerprint sensor; Knox Vault; accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity and light sensors Samsung—
SoftwareAndroid 16, One UI 8

Notebookcheck notes that Samsung offers seven years of updates for this model.

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Display—6.2-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2400, 428 ppi; 20:9; Smooth Display 60–120 Hz; always-on display

Google quotes 1400 nits for HDR and 2000 nits peak; contrast above 1,000,000:1. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the 6.2-inch rectangle.

Google
Processor and security—Google Tensor G3; Titan M2 security chip

Google provides seven years of Android OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from when the device first became available on the US Google Store.

Google
Rear cameras—50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31-inch sensor, 82°, optical + electronic stabilisation); 12 MP ultrawide with autofocus (ƒ/2.2, 125.8°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x

There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is software-based. Autofocus on the ultrawide enables Macro Focus shots.

Google
Video—4K at 24/30/60 fps on rear and front cameras; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)

Editing features such as Audio Magic Eraser require the Google Photos app.

Google
Front camera and unlocking—10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera (ƒ/2.2, fixed focus, 95°); under-display fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock Google
Wireless—Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz; US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS

It is listed as Wi‑Fi 6E in Japan and Wi‑Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. The model for Europe and other markets is GPJ41.

Google
SIM—Dual SIM (single nano-SIM + eSIM)

eSIM depends on the carrier and country.

Google
Port and audio—USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers; three microphones

The USB-C cable in the box is USB 2.0.

Google
Sensors—Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer Google