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Galaxy Z Fold 5. Every angle.

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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:7.1 / 10

Gapless Flex Hinge Refinement and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Productivity

By introducing the zero-gap Flex Hinge, Samsung eradicated the tapered wedge gap that defined earlier Fold designs, allowing the Z Fold 5 to close completely flat while trimming thickness to 13.4mm and weight to 253g. Powered by the proven Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, multitasking across three concurrent apps on the 7.6-inch inner canvas feels lightning-fast. With IPX8 water resistance and refined multi-window taskbar software, it remains the gold standard in productivity foldables.

Key Strengths

  • Zero-gap Flex Hinge allows the phone to fold completely flat
  • Noticeably lighter (253g) and 2.4mm thinner folded than the Z Fold 4
  • Inner 7.6-inch and outer 6.2-inch displays both reach a bright 1750 nits
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy provides outstanding battery endurance and speed
  • Intuitive taskbar software makes multi-window multitasking feel like a laptop

Points to Consider

  • Narrow 23.1:9 cover screen aspect ratio can feel cramped for two-handed typing
  • Camera system lacks the 200MP sensor and 10x periscope zoom of the Ultra line
  • High price tag represents a major investment for prospective foldable owners
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,400 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging25WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Business professionals and stock traders running concurrent split-screen apps•Digital artists and note-takers using the S Pen Fold Edition on a 7.6-inch screen•Mobile power users wanting a smartphone and mini tablet combined into one device

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 full specifications

145 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-07-26
Released
2023-08-11
Status
Available
Body type
foldable-book

Body

10
Dimensions
154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm
Weight
253 g
Volume
122.7 cm³
Build
Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner
Frame
Armor Aluminum
Back
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Front glass
Ultra Thin Glass / Victus 2
Water resistance
IPX8
Certifications
IPX8 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream

Display

20
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
7.6 inches
Screen-to-body
91.1%
Resolution
1812 x 2176 pixels
Pixel density
373 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
125.9 mm
Panel height
148.9 mm
Active area
310.3 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1750 nits
Typical brightness
1200 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Ultra Thin Glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.36 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 740 (719 MHz)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13
User interface
One UI 5.1.1
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL GN3
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
23 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Telephoto camera

6
Resolution
10 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL 3K1
Aperture
f/2.4
35mm equivalent
66 mm
Optical zoom
3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Ultrawide camera

6
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX258
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
12 mm
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
10 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4400 mAh
Rated capacity
4300 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Wired charging
25 W
Charge time
80 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
23 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

4
AnTuTu
1,530,000
Geekbench single-core
2020
Geekbench multi-core
5380
DXOMARK
133

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
SA-GALAXYZFOLD5-01, SA-GALAXYZFOLD5-Global

How we rated the Galaxy Z Fold 5

How we score

The overall 7.1 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
6.7
6.7 reflecting the 7.6" 120Hz AMOLED (373 ppi) peaking at 1750 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.2
8.2 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
8.0
8 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS and 3x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
5.8
5.8 recognizing the 4400mAh capacity and 25W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
7.8
7.8 recognizing the 4-year OS update commitment and 5 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.0
7 reflecting capable adreno 740 (719 mhz) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4400mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
5.5
5.5 based on IPX8 with armor aluminum frame, gorilla glass victus 2 cover and back, ultra thin glass inner and ultra thin glass.
Connectivity
6.8
6.8 reflecting wi-fi 6e (802.11ax) with usb type-c 3.2 (displayport), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1799 launch price.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: common questions

Does the Galaxy Z Fold 5 close completely flat?

Yes, the redesigned dual-rail Flex Hinge allows the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to close completely flat with zero gap between the folding halves, preventing pocket lint ingress.

Does the Galaxy Z Fold 5 support the S Pen?

Yes, the 7.6-inch inner folding display supports the S Pen Fold Edition and S Pen Pro for drawing and precision handwriting, though the pen must be stored in an external case.

Is the Galaxy Z Fold 5 waterproof?

Yes, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 carries an IPX8 water resistance rating, certified to withstand immersion in freshwater up to 1.5 metres deep for up to 30 minutes.

How durable is the folding screen on the Z Fold 5?

The folding inner screen utilizes Samsung Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) backed by a shock-dispersing layer, certified by Bureau Veritas to endure over 200,000 folds (equivalent to 5+ years of heavy use).

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC 4nm (N4) fabrication, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features a balanced 1+4+3 microarchitecture led by a 3.20 GHz Cortex-X3 core, an Adreno 740 GPU with first-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and an upgraded Hexagon processor with dedicated micro-tile inferencing.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Advanced FinFET transistor scaling with reduced gate leakage and enhanced clock stability under sustained continuous loads.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,350 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,550,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Using a redesigned glass composition with optimized chemical strengthening and deeper compressive stress layers, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is engineered specifically to withstand impacts against rough concrete while preserving Mohs 6+ scratch resistance.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Replaces smaller sodium ions with larger potassium ions deep into the glass bulk, creating immense compressive surface stress.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Rough Surface Drop Survival1.0
Knoop Diamond Hardness670

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,79912GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£1,74912GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$2,45912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,79912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,89912GB/1024GB European launch price
France€1,89912GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,89912GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,70912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 21,19012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 21,89012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 14,79912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$3,01912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$2,44912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 6,59912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 6,74912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥278,80012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,88912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 7,46912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 44,09012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪6,74912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩2,483,00012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$14,06912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$58,50012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 6,54912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 55412GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹154,99912GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 503,99912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳219,49912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 29,139,00012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱105,19012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 8,36912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫45,690,00012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$10,39912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$35,09912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦2,788,00012GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 33,79912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£89,09912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺65,69912GB/1024GB official launch MSRP