Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Price | $370 | $1,250 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 263 g | 253 g |
| Released | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Main Display Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Main Display Size | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Cover Display Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | 904 x 2316 pixels (~401 ppi density) | 904 x 2316 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
| Main Display Brightness | — | Up to 1750 nits (peak) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 12L, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz 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 | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 3.1) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (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, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Lenses | — | 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) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Cover Camera Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | — |
| Under Display Camera | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Under Display Camera Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Under Display Camera (Main) | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Video | — | 4K@30/60fps (Cover), 1080p@30/60fps (UDC) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm; Folded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm | — |
| Weight | 263 g | 253 g (8.92 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), 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 mins) | IPX8 (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 |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| 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 |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, August 10 | 2023, July 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, August 25 | Available. Released 2023, August 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 — 263 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 — Aug 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 8/10.
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