Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | 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 | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 236 g | 253 g |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead on our rating.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| Type (Main) | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | — |
| Size (Main) | 8.0 inches | — |
| Resolution (Main) | 2184 x 1968 pixels | — |
| Protection (Main) | Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) | — |
| Type (Cover) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | — |
| Size (Cover) | 6.5 inches | — |
| Resolution (Cover) | 2520 x 1080 pixels | — |
| Protection (Cover) | 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 SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 3.4 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 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| Triple | 200 MP (wide, OIS), 12 MP (ultrawide, autofocus), 10 MP (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@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Inner Camera | 4 MP (under-display) | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps (cover), 1080p (inner) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Under Display Camera | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (0-50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| Dimensions (folded) | 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm | 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| Dimensions (unfolded) | 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 236 g | 253 g |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front/rear) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Durability | IP48 dust/water resistant | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|
| Announced | October 21, 2024 | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released August 11, 2023 |
| Release Date | October 25, 2024 | — |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE — 236 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE — Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10.
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