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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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  • 34differ
  • 51identical
  • 78known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 1,250 cd/m² more maximum display brightness (Outdoor) than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (3000 cd/m² vs 1750 cd/m²). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 10 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (403 ppi vs 393 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 1.38 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (4.74 GHz vs 3.36 GHz). Display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Display resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 1848 x 2448 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:19.3 cm (7.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:2340 x 1080 pixels
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:1848 x 2448 pixels
  • Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:1750 cd/m²
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:3000 cd/m²
  • Pixel density
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:393 ppi
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:403 ppi
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 Gen 2
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:8 Elite Gen 5
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:3.36 GHz
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:4.74 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 GB
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:16 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:256 GB
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:512 GB

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Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers16.8 cm (6.6")19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2340 x 1080 pixels1848 x 2448 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Display technology marketing nameDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Differs1750 cd/m²3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers393 ppi403 ppi
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
Panel typeKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one1200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 28 Elite Gen 5
Processor cores88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.36 GHz4.74 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source473.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Camera11 differ
Rear camera typeDiffersTriple cameraDual camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2.52"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs10 MP50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.21.9
Rear camera pixel size1 µm1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeDiffers1.4 µm0.7 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle85°85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle120°120°
Optical zoomDiffers3x2x
Digital zoomDiffers30x10x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP10 MP
Front camera aperture number2.22.2
Front camera pixel size1.12 µm1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers80°100°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeLEDLED
Video capture resolution (max)7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers30 fps240 fps
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeYesYes
PanoramaYesYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one36°Unknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one7680x4320@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Time lapse modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGSM
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, WCDMAWCDMA, UMTS
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDDSub6 TDD, Sub6 FDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1900,850,900 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1900,1800,850,2600,900,700,800,1500,2500,2300 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1900,1800,850,2600,900 MHz
MIMOYesYes
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM4096-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersBarFold
Product colourDiffersBlackMint colour
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePistachio
Protection featuresKnown for oneWater resistant, Dust resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMFMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Video formats supportedDiffers3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh4800 mAh
Removable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200
Wireless video playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 h
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for one44 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one23 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one22 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one84 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one27 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Endurance1 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Repairability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP68IP48
Repairability indexKnown for one8.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes
Geomagnetic sensorYesYes
Hall sensorYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers195 g201 g
WidthDiffers76.2 mm161.4 mm
DepthDiffers7.6 mm4.5 mm
HeightDiffers157.8 mm123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.26 W/kg
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Galaxy Watch U
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 July 2033
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
E-mailKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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