Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 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 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $800 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 271 g | 253 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | — |
| Main Display Size | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | 1768 x 2208 pixels | 2176 x 1812 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Cover Display Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | 832 x 2268 pixels | 2316 x 904 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (Cover Display and Back) | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | 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), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Under-display Camera | 4 MP, f/1.8, 2.0µm (under display) | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Under Display Camera | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | — |
| 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 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm | — |
| Dimensions Folded | 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm | — |
| Weight | 271 g | 253 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| 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
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, August 11 | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Discontinued, August 10, 2022 | Available. Released August 11, 2023 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 271 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10.