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| Global Score | |
| 97.6 | 87.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11, 10 |
| 2019-09-27 | 2020-01-31 |
| 6.33 x 4.64 x 0.27 inches | 6.44 x 2.99 x 0.30 inches |
| 9.74 ounces | 6.31 ounces |
| Cosmos black and Space silver | Prism Crush black, Prism Crush blue, Prism Crush pink and Prism Crush white |
| -- | Plastic and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1980.00 | $ 411.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2152 x 1536 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| 362 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 12.21 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4380mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.24 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Fold is much better than the Samsung Galaxy A71, with a 97.6 score against 87.5. The Samsung Galaxy Fold design is just a little bit thinner but notably heavier than the Samsung Galaxy A71, and they were released with only 4 months difference. Both of these phones have Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Fold has the newer 9.0 Pie version while Samsung Galaxy A71 has Android 11 version, providing the user some extra features.
Galaxy Fold has just a little better processing power than Samsung Galaxy A71, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Galaxy Fold also has 6 GB more RAM memory. Samsung Galaxy Fold and Galaxy A71 both feature incredibly similar displays, because although the Galaxy A71 has a quite smaller screen and a little bit worse 1080 x 2400 resolution, it also counts with a little bit more pixels per inch in the screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold features a much better storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy A71, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. Samsung Galaxy A71 counts with just a bit longer battery duration than Galaxy Fold, because it has a 4500mAh battery size.
Galaxy A71 shoots much better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Fold, because although it has slower video frame rates and a tinier aperture which is not nice for low light photos, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Galaxy A71 also counts with a way more mega pixels back facing camera and a lot larger camera sensor taking lot better quality pictures.
Although Galaxy Fold is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy A71, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy A71. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy A71, letting go a couple features and specs, but you will get the most out of your money.
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