The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the new foldable smartphone from Samsung. In addition to offering a redesigned design that is focusing on finesse, it has a 200 -megapixel photo sensor. The same as on the ultra galaxy S25. Does the Z Fold 7 achieve the performances of its big brother in the matter? We compared them.
In 2025, Samsung shakes up its Fold range with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. New design, new format, but also new photo module! This photo part has always been lagging behind on previous models, or even say it frankly, unworthy of a product at 2000 euros. Samsung listened to criticism, since this year we have a 200 megapixel sensor, The same is the same as on the ultra S25. Really ?
On paper, we therefore have the promise of similar results between the two smartphones, at least on the main sensor. In addition, Samsung uses the same treatment algorithm on its two products. The Z Fold 7 is therefore, at least in theory, a very good photophone. We wanted to check.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers a good camera, finally!
We therefore compared the two smartphones in similar conditions. In x1 zoom, The sensors offer exactly the same result, Whether the weather is sunny (so with a lot of contrast to the shadows) or cloudy. The colors, the dive, the management of the brightness, it’s the same!
Same observation with the X2 digital zoom, So still with the 200 megapixel sensor. Ultimately, Samsung muscle his game on the photo, finally offering something good on his dearest smartphone.
This similarity is not only on the main sensor, But also on the telephoto, 10 megapixels (f/2.4)found on both models. In fact, the results obtained in X3 zoom in exactly the same results. Ideal for zooming a little or for portrait mode.
But the real strength of S25 Ultra is its 50 megapixel telephoto lens (X5 optical zoom), which is absent from the Z Fold 7. Thus, the X10 zoom is digital on the foldable; The difference is visible. The S25 Ultra offers a successful and precise shot, While it’s a little more complicated on Fold 7, With no less mastered rude details and colorimetry. Logical, you will tell us.
In summary, Samsung holds its promise with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. If we are not entirely at the level of the Ultra S25, which has more efficient auxiliary sensors (ultrawide and telephoto lenses), it remains similar on the most important: the main sensor. Excellent news, especially for those who hesitated to crack because of this specific point. We will obviously dissect all of this in depth during our full test.
