Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 253 g | 239 g |
| Released | Aug 2023 | Jul 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| 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) | — |
| Type | — | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size (Main) | — | 7.6 inches |
| Resolution (Main) | — | 1856 x 2160 pixels, 10.5:9 aspect ratio, 374 ppi |
| Size (Cover) | — | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution (Cover) | — | 968 x 2376 pixels, 22:9 aspect ratio, 410 ppi |
| Protection (Cover) | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | 8-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 750, 1000 MHz |
| OS | — | Android 14, One UI 6.1, up to 7 major OS updates |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (1024 GB) UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Triple | 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@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
| Modules | — | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm |
| Under Display Camera | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Under-display Camera (Main) | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 25W wired (0-50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 4400 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Dimensions (unfolded) | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm | — |
| Dimensions (folded) | 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm | — |
| Weight | 253 g | 239 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; Inner display uses Samsung's ultra-thin flexible glass (UTG) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | — | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm |
| Dimensions (Folded) | — | 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm |
| Durability | — | IP48 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Stylus | — | S Pen support, no built-in slot |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, 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 Fold5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Announced | July 26, 2023 | 2024, July 10 |
| Status | Available. Released August 11, 2023 | Available. Released 2024, July 24 (US/UK), July 31 (global) |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 versus 239 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 versus Jul 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 8/10.
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