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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 13 April 2023 | June 25, 2025 |
| Released | 21 April 2023 (Taiwan; pre-orders from 14 April 2023) | 2025-07-02 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2025, July 30 |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (WW version); US version adds 29, 30, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version); US version adds n29, n30, n71 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) | Glass front (Armor Glass, cover screen), glass-fiber reinforced plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 173 x 77 x 10.4 mm | Unfolded: 159.7 x 142.3 x 4.3 mm; Folded: 159.7 x 72.6 x 9.2 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP5X dust protected, IPX8/IPX9 water resistant (up to 3m for 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby, DSDV LTE+LTE) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 246 g | 217 g (Gray) / 226 g (White) |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1000 nits (outdoor); 1500 nits (peak) | 4500 nits (peak) |
| Features | Delta-E < 1; 720Hz touch sampling rate; DC dimming | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Glass (cover screen) |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz (selectable 60/90/120/144/165Hz) | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2448 pixels (FHD+), 20.4:9 ratio (395 ppi) | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | — | ~90.9% |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Samsung AMOLED, 165Hz, 1ms, HDR10+ | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision; Cover display: 6.53 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1172 x 2748 pixels, 5500 nits (peak) |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550) | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 13, ROG UI | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | 512GB | 512GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.1) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 512GB 16GB RAM | 16GB + 512GB |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 3-axis electronic image stabilization | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23.8mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Sony IMX766 | 13 MP, 12.5mm, 120° (ultrawide) | 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", PDAF |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, 720p@30/60fps; slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@480fps; 3-axis EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Pixel binning (8MP output) | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, OmniVision OV32 (Quad Bayer), 29.4mm equivalent | 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide) (inner screen); 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide) (cover screen) |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; Dirac Virtuo; tri-microphones with noise reduction | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (dual front-facing 12 x 16 mm, Dirac HD Sound) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB | 2x USB Type-C: side USB 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4 per Notebookcheck), bottom USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG, DisplayPort |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7), 2x2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Other features | ROG Vision 2-inch rear matrix display (6 customizable scenarios); AeroActive Portal; AeroActive Cooler 7 (Peltier, 13 x 38 mm subwoofer) in box; AirTrigger 3; bypass charging | — |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, gyroscope, accelerometer, e-compass, proximity, ambient light, hall sensor, ultrasonic AirTrigger 3 sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum, infrared blaster |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging Type | 65W wired HyperCharge (QC 5.0 / PD 3.0), 0-100% in 42 min; bypass charging; no wireless charging listed | 80W wired, PD; 40W wireless; reverse wired; 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh (equivalent; 2 x 3000 mAh cells) | Si/C Li-Ion |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION8 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Storm White | Titanium Gray, Feather White |
| Compatibility | Bands differ by WW/US/CN version; dual Nano-SIM (no eSIM listed); launched on Android 13 with upgrade promise to Android 15 (Notebookcheck) | — |
| Cooling | ROG GameCool 7: rapid-cycle vapor chamber (6 liquid-return channels), boron nitride, 16,000 mm² graphite sheets; AeroActive Portal; AeroActive Cooler 7 included | — |
| Launch Price | TWD 39,990 (Taiwan launch); EUR 1,399 (Germany, per Notebookcheck) | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $1,651.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | AI2205 | V2429 |
| Models and regions | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists (US adds 5G n29/n30/n71 and LTE B29/B30/B71) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,759,500 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,700,000 (Seller price) |
TESTS2 fields
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Measured 1,016 nits average, 1,631 nits peak; 1.2 ms response (Notebookcheck) | — |
| Performance | AnTuTu v9: 1,322,448; Geekbench 6 multi-core: 5,702 (Notebookcheck) | — |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | 7 Ultimate | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint (optical), face recognition | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock |