Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 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 Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $270 | $800 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 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 Fold5 is ahead on our rating, 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 Fold4 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Display Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~379 ppi density) | 2176 x 1812 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Cover Display Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | 904 x 2316 pixels (~401 ppi density) | 2316 x 904 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12L, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| 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 Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 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) | 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@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 Fold4 | 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) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (cover camera); 1080p@30fps (under display camera) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging Wired | 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | — |
| Charging Wireless | 15W | — |
| Charging Reverse Wireless | 4.5W | — |
| Charging | — | 25W wired (0-50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm | — |
| Dimensions Folded | 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm | — |
| Weight | 263 g | 253 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic front (unfolded), 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 |
| Durability | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance | — |
| 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 Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-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 | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 10, 2022 | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released August 25, 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 Fold4 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 263 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — Aug 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10.