Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 – Specs Comparison

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 using their specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
DESIGN AND DISPLAYSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
Screen Size6.8-inchesunfolded screen: 7.6-inches,
folded screen: 6.2-inches
Display TypeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
High Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Screen Resolution3200 x 1440 pixelsunfolded screen: 2176 x 1812 pixels,
folded screen: 2316 x 904 pixels
Pixel Density515 PPIunfolded screen: 373 PPI,
folded screen: 388 PPI
Brightness1500 nitsunfolded screen: 1200 nits,
folded screen: 1000 nits
Weight227 grams (sub6)
229 grams (mmWave)
263 grams
Height165.1 mm155.1 mm
Width75.6 mmunfolded screen: 130.1 mm,
folded screen: 67.1 mm
Thickness8.9 mmunfolded screen: 6.3 mm,
folded screen: 14.2 – 15.8 mm
Front/Display MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass Victusunfolded: Plastic
folded: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Side/Frame MaterialAluminumAluminum
Back MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water ResistantIP68IPX8
Stylus PenYesYes
Available ColorPhantom Black,
Phantom Brown,
Navy,
Phantom Navy,
Phantom Silver,
Phantom Titanium
Phantom Black,
Gray-green,
Beige,
Burgundy
NETWORKSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
2GYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
Sim TypeNano and eSIMNano and eSIM
OPERATING SYSTEMSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
UI VersionUpgradable to One UI 5.1Upgradable to One UI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 11,
Upgradable to Android 13
Android 12L,
Upgradable to Android 13
PROCESSOR/CHIPSETSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
Processor Type5nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G4nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Processor SpeedOcta-core,
1 (2.84 GHz Cortex-X1),
3 (2.42 GHz Cortex-A78),
and
4 (1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core,
1 (3.19 GHz Cortex-X2),
3 (2.75 GHz Cortex-A710),
and
4 (1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Graphics ProcessorAdreno 660Adreno 730
REAR CAMERASamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
Main (wide)108 MP, f/1.8 with Laser AF, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8 with Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2 with dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto10 MP, f/2.4 with OIS, dual pixel PDAF, and 3x Optical Zoom10 MP, f/2.4 with OIS, PDAF, and 3x Optical Zoom
Periscope Telephoto10 MP, f/4.9 with OIS, dual pixel PDAF, and 10x Optical ZoomNo
MacroNoNo
DepthNoNo
Video Recording8K @24fps,
4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30/60/240fps,
720P @960fps,
HDR10+,
Stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS
8K @24fps,
4K @60fps,
1080P @60/240fps (gyro-EIS),
720P @960fps (gyro-EIS),
HDR10+,
Stereo sound recording,
HDR10+
FRONT CAMERASamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
Wide40 MP, f/2.210 MP, f/2.2
Under ScreenNo4 MP, f/1.8
UltrawideNoNo
Video Recording4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30fps
4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30/60fps,
gyro-EIS
MEMORYSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
RAM12GB,
16GB
12GB
Internal Storage128GB,
256GB,
512GB
256GB,
512GB,
1TB
microSD CardNoNo
BATTERYSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
TypeLi-Ion Non-removableLi-Po Non-removable
Capacity5000 mAh4400 mAh
Wired Charging25 Watts, PD 3.025 Watts, PD 3.0
Wireless Charging15 Watts, Qi/PMA15 Watts, Qi/PMA
Reverse Wireless Charging4.5 Watts4.5 Watts
SENSORSSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
AccelerometerYesYes
ProximityYesYes
CompassYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes
FingerprintUnder Display, UltrasonicSide-Mounted
CONNECTIVITYSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
Bluetoothv5.2, A2DP, LEv5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USBType-C 3.2Type-C 3.2
GPSGPS,
BDS,
GLONASS,
GALILEO
GPS,
BDS,
GLONASS,
GALILEO
WiFiWi-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,
Wi-Fi Direct
NFCYesYes
Samsung PayYesYes
Samsung DeXYesYes
BixbyYesYes
MULTIMEDIASamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
LoudspeakerYes, Stereo SpeakersYes, Stereo Speakers
FM RadioSnapdragon, Market DependentNo
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
AVAILABILITYSamsung S21 UltraSamsung Z Fold 4
Announced Date14th of January 202110th of August 2022
Released Date29th of January 202125th of August 2022

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