Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 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
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $375 | $800 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 282 g | 253 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is ahead on battery. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead on our rating, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type (Main) | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | — |
| Size (Main) | 7.6 inches | — |
| Resolution (Main) | 1768 x 2208 pixels | — |
| Type (Cover) | Super AMOLED | — |
| Size (Cover) | 6.2 inches | — |
| Resolution (Cover) | 816 x 2260 pixels | — |
| Protection (Cover) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | — |
| 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
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 (market dependent) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide) | 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 | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS) | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single (Cover) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Single (Main) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@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) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 11W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (0-50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (unfolded) | 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Dimensions (folded) | 159.2 x 68.0 x 13.8-16.8 mm | 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 282 g | 253 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 05 | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 18 | 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, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versus 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 282 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — Sep 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10.