Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 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 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| 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) | 239 g | 253 g |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead on our rating.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Display | 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), 1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi) | — |
| Cover Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| 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 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (SM8650-AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x 3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x 2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x 2.27 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1000 MHz) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | 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 | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Under Display Camera | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (0-50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (unfolded) | 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6 mm | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 239 g | 253 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2, cover screen), plastic front (unfolded), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP48 dust/water resistant | — |
| Dimensions (folded) | — | 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 10, 2024 | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Available since July 31, 2024 | Available. Released August 11, 2023 |
| OS at launch | Android 14 (upgradable to 7 major OS updates) | — |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — 239 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — Jul 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10.