Compare Huawei Mate X7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
In this technical comparison between the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2416 x 2210 px (Main) | 2444 x 1080 px (Cover) for the Mate X7 versus 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) for the Galaxy Z Fold Special.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,099 (Global 16GB/512GB) and ~$2,000 - $2,400.
| Specifications |
Huawei Mate X7 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | December 2025 | October 2024 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 156.8 x 73.8 x 9.5 mm | Unfolded: 156.8 x 144.2 x 4.5 mm | Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm / Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | ~235g - 236g | 236 g |
| Build materials | Aluminum frame, Vegan leather (Brocade) or Glass back, Basalt droplet hinge | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back) |
| Water/Dust rating | IP58 and IP59 (Resists high-pressure/high-temperature water jets) | IP48 |
| Miscellaneous | 4.5mm ultra-thin unfolded state; 3-Layer Composite Ultra-Tough Screen structure | 1.5mm thinner than the standard Z Fold6 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 1.07B colors (Main) | LTPO OLED (Cover) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 8.0-inch (Main) | 6.49-inch (Cover) | 8.0 inches (Main) |
| Resolution | 2416 x 2210 px (Main) | 2444 x 1080 px (Cover) | 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz Adaptive (Both) | 120Hz |
| HDR support | HDR Vivid / HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass 2 (Cover) / UTG with Non-Newtonian fluid layer (Main) | Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) |
| Display (Cover) | 3000 nits peak brightness; 1440Hz PWM dimming | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 px, 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Various | 2500 nits peak (Main); 300Hz touch sampling rate | 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Platform | ||
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 (China) / EMUI 15.0 (Global) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 (Upgradable to Android 16 / One UI 8.0) |
| Chipset | Kirin 9030 Pro (6nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x2.75 GHz, 4x2.27 GHz, 4x1.72 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Maleoon 935 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | Two-way Satellite Calling/Messaging (BDS), AI Best Expression, Real-time voice translation | Full Galaxy AI suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No (Internal only) | No |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) | 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB (Up to 20GB on Collector's Edition) | 16GB |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 50 MP, f/1.4–f/4.0 (10-step variable aperture), 24mm, OIS, RYYB | 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Multi-directional PDAF |
| Ultra-wide | 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, RYYB | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ |
| Telephoto / periscope | 50 MP, f/2.2, 81mm, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS, RYYB | 10 MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| OIS | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) | Yes |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps (Super Slow-mo), AIS stabilization | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 4 MP, f/1.8 (Under-display) |
| Cover selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera features | HDR, Portrait, Rear-camera selfie mode via cover screen | HDR |
| Selfie Camera video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes (Huawei Histen) | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | Two-way AI Noise Cancellation | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint, Gravity, Gyro, Barometer, Color Temperature, Infrared | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Yes |
| Stylus support | Yes | No (The SE does not support the S Pen) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes |
| Special Features | Satellite Connectivity, SuperCool VC & Graphene Heat Dissipation | Samsung DeX |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 5,600mAh Silicon-Carbon | 4400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W Huawei SuperCharge | 25W |
| Wireless charging | 50W Huawei SuperCharge | 15W |
| Reverse charging | 5W Reverse wired | - |
| Reverse wireless charging | 7.5W Reverse wireless | 4.5W |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Obsidian Black, Brocade White, Nebula Red, Phantom Purple, Cloud Blue | Black Shadow |
| Inside the box | 66W SuperCharger, USB-C Cable, Rotating Bracket Protective Case, Pre-applied film | - |
| Price | $2,099 (Global 16GB/512GB) | ~$2,000 - $2,400 |
| Full Details | Mate X7 - Full Specifications | Galaxy Z Fold Special - Full Specifications |