Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A80 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/29/2021 6:55 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (108GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)45% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1768x2208 pixels51% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+7.6"13% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.76" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4400 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
271 grams (9.49 ounces)	vs	+220 grams (7.7 ounces)23% Lighter
372 PPI	vs	+393 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP56% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10MP	vs	+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F926B/DS)	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019
Depth	6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	271 grams (9.49 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and others	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1768x2208 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	372 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9) Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Green • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.23W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.036W/kg (head), 1.443W/kg (body)	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)