The new Galaxy Z Fold 5, announced on Wednesday at Samsung’s Unpacked event in Seoul, is a modest improvement over its predecessor, the Z Fold 4. Samsung is gradually refining the design of its foldable phones and attempting to reduce the compromises that come from prioritizing a foldable screen over battery life and photography.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5, along with the newly announced Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Watch 6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 family, launches on Aug. 11. It starts at $1,800 (£1,749, AU$2,559) just like the Z Fold 4, proving foldable devices that double as phones and tablets are still a luxury.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate, brightness Cover: 6.2-inch AMOLED (2,316 x 904 pixels), 1-120Hz; internal: 7.6-inch AMOLED (2,176 x 1,812 pixels), 1-120HzCover: 5.8-inch (2,092 x 1,080 pixels) 60-120 Hz; internal: 7.6-inch OLED (2,208 x 1,840 pixels)Cover: 6.2-inch (2,316 x 904; internal: 7.6-inch AMOLED (2,176 x 1,812 pixels) Cover: 6.2-inch AMOLED (2,268 x 832 pixels); internal: 7.6-inch AMOLED (2,208 x 1,768 pixels)Pixel density Cover: 402 ppi, internal: 374 ppiCover: 408 ppi, internal: 380 ppiCover: 402 ppi, internal: 374 ppiCover: 387 ppi, internal: 374 ppiDimensions (inches) Open: 6.1 x 5.11 x 0.24 in; closed: 6.1 x 2.64 x 0.53 inOpen: 5.5 x 6.2 x 0.2 in; closed: 5.5 x 3.1 x 0.5 in Open: 6.11 x 5.12 x 0.25 in; closed: 6.11 x 2.64 x 0.62 in Open: 5.04 x 6.22 x 0.25 mm; closed: 2.64 x 6.22 x 0.63 in; hinge ~0.57in (sagging)Dimensions (millimeters) Open: 154.94 x 129.79 x 6.1 mm; closed: 154.94 x 67.06 x 13.46 mmClosed: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm; closed: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mm Open: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm; closed: 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm Open:128 x 158 x 6.4 mm; closed: 67 x 158 x 16 mm; hinge: ~14.4mm (sagging) Weight (grams, ounces) 253 g (8.92 oz)283 g (9.98 oz)263 g (9.27 oz)271 g (9.56 oz)Mobile software Android 13Android 13Android 12LAndroid 11Camera 50-megapixel (main), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto)48-megapixel (main), 10.8-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (telephoto)50-megapixel (main), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto)12-megapixel (ultrawide), 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)Front-facing camera 4-megapixel (under display); 10-megapixel (cover screen)8-megapixel (inner screen); 9.5-megapixel (cover screen) 4-megapixel (under display); 10-megapixel (cover screen)4-megapixel (under display); 10-megapixel (front cover)Video capture TBD4K4K 4KProcessor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Tensor G2Snapdragon 8 Gen Plus 1Snapdragon 888RAM/storage 12GB + 256GB/512GB/1TB12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (US, UK, Germany)12GB + 256GB/512GB/1TB12GB + 256GB/512GBExpandable storage NoneNoneNoneNoneBattery 4,400 mAh (dual-battery)4,821 mAh4,400mAh 4,400 mAhFingerprint sensor SideSideSideSideConnector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneNoneSpecial features 5G-enabled, IPX8 water resistance, S Pen support, 25W wired charging, wireless charging, wireless power share, triple SIM5G (mmw/Sub6), IPX8 rating, 5x optical zoom, dual SIM, estimated 24-33 hours battery life5G, 30x space zoom camera, IPX8, 25-watt fast-charging (no in-box charger)5G-enabled; Foldable display, 120Hz refresh rate (front cover and main display), water resistance, S Pen supportUS price off-contract $1,800$1,799$1,800$1,800 (256GB); $1,900 (512GB)UK price £1,749£1,749£1,549£1,599 (256GB); £1,699 (512GB)Australia price AU$2,559Converts to AU$3,340Converts to AU$2,960AU$2,499 (256GB); AU$2,649 (512GB)
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