Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

15categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 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 8. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes battery honors offering 4,800 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 5

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

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1799 vs $1900.

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 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	7.6"	7.6"
Resolution	1812 x 2176	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	373 ppi	404 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform 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 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	10 MP	10 MP
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 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	4,400 mAh	4,800 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	253 g	201 gWinner
Thickness	6.1 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IPX8	IP48
Build	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	Android 13	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	6 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	6 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy Z Fold 8
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	$1,799Winner	$1,900