Huawei Mate X5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,250 | $800 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 243 g | 253 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Huawei Mate X5 is ahead on battery, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Huawei Mate X5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Foldable OLED, 120Hz, 1B colors | — |
| Size Main | 7.85 inches | — |
| Resolution Main | 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi) | — |
| Cover Display | OLED, 120Hz, 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2504 pixels | — |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass (cover display only) | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | — | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | — | 2176 x 1812 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | — | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Cover Display Size | — | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | — | 2316 x 904 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
Platform
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | — |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big + 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid + 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 3.1) | — |
| Card Slot | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Main Camera
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide) |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4 (wide) (main screen); 8 MP, f/2.4 (wide) (cover screen) | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Cover Camera | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Under Display Camera | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5060 mAh, non-removable (Silicon-carbon) | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (0-50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm | — |
| Dimensions Folded | 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm | — |
| Weight | 243 g or 245 g | 253 g |
| Build | Glass front (Kunlun Glass, cover display), eco leather back, aluminum frame, stainless steel hinge | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Protection | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Dimensions (unfolded) | — | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Dimensions (folded) | — | 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes (version not specified in sources) | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Huawei Mate X5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 08 | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 16 | Available. Released August 11, 2023 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Mate X5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Huawei Mate X5 — 5,060 mAh for the Huawei Mate X5 versus 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is lighter, Huawei Mate X5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Huawei Mate X5 — 243 g for the Huawei Mate X5 versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is newer, Huawei Mate X5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Huawei Mate X5 — Sep 2023 for the Huawei Mate X5 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Is the Huawei Mate X5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Mate X5 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10.