Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 7

$1,799

13categories won

8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 7

Galaxy Z Fold 7 takes battery honors offering 4,600 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 7

Galaxy Z Fold 7 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $1799.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Screen size	7.6"	7.6"
Resolution	1812 x 2176	1856 x 2160Winner
Pixel density	373 ppi	375 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,530,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	5380	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	10 MP	16 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Capacity	4,400 mAh	4,600 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Weight	253 g	228 gWinner
Thickness	6.1 mm	5.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IPX8	IP48
Build	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 outer, carbon-fiber inner plate

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Operating system	Android 13	Android 15
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 7
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,799	$1,799