The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are premium Samsung smartphones with different designs and use cases. The Galaxy S24 Ultra combines a conventional smartphone design with a QHD+ display, 200MP quad-camera system and 5,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy Z Fold6 features a foldable design with a 7.6-inch main display, 6.3-inch cover display and 4,400 mAh battery. Both smartphones use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 12GB RAM.
General
The general specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 cover their launch dates, operating systems, processing platforms and connectivity configurations. Both smartphones run Android v14 with Samsung One UI and support 5G and 4G networks.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Launch date | 18 January 2024 | 10 July 2024 |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Operating system | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI | Samsung One UI |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM configuration | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
Performance and hardware
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset fabricated on a 4nm process. Both devices feature an Adreno 750 GPU and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, while their UFS 4.0 storage options extend up to 1TB. Their fingerprint sensors use ultrasonic technology on the S24 Ultra and side-mounted technology on the Z Fold6.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 3.39GHz | Octa-core, up to 3.39GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 4nm | 4nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu score | 1,770,105 | 1,772,746 |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Security | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |
| Fingerprint position | On-screen | Side |
| Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP48 |
Display
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a larger 7.6-inch foldable main display and a 6.3-inch cover display, both designed for different viewing and usage scenarios.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.8-inch | 7.6-inch main, 6.3-inch cover |
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1856 x 2160 pixels main |
| Cover resolution | — | 968 x 2376 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 | — |
| Pixel density | 505 ppi | 375 ppi main |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits main |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on cover |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 200MP primary camera supported by 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto and 50MP telephoto cameras. The Galaxy Z Fold6 uses a 50MP primary, 12MP ultra-wide and 10MP telephoto setup. Both smartphones support autofocus and optical image stabilisation.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Camera setup | Quad camera | Triple camera |
| Resolution | 200MP + 50MP + 10MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Primary camera | 200MP, f/1.7 | 50MP, f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 10MP, f/2.4 | 10MP, f/2.4 |
| Additional telephoto | 50MP, f/3.4 | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Digital zoom | Up to 100x | Up to 30x |
| Optical zoom | Up to 5x | Up to 3x |
| Video recording | Up to 8K at 30fps | Up to 8K at 30fps |
| Front camera | 12MP | 10MP + 4MP |
Connectivity and network compatibility
Both smartphones support 5G and 4G connectivity, dual-SIM functionality, VoLTE, NFC and Bluetooth 5.3. The Galaxy S24 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7, while the Galaxy Z Fold6 supports Wi-Fi 6E.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| SIM type | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| SIM 2 | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh Li-ion battery with 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging and 4.5W wireless reverse charging. The Galaxy Z Fold6 has a smaller 4,400 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging and 4.5W wireless reverse charging.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Quick charging | 45W fast charging | 25W fast charging |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W |
| Wireless reverse charging | 4.5W | 4.5W |
| PCMark battery life | 16h 18m | 12h 21m |
| Charging time, 20% to 100% | 2h 5m 4s | 1h 18m |