Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Unfolded)
Also known as	Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 (in certain European countries)
Brand	Samsung
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Type	Foldable smartphone
Series	Galaxy Z
Family	Samsung Galaxy
First released	July 26, 2023;2 years ago (2023-07-26)
Availability by region	August 11, 2023;2 years ago (2023-08-11)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Successor	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Related	Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Compatible networks	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Form factor	Foldable slate
Dimensions	Folded: 154.9 mm (6.10 in) H 67.1 mm (2.64 in) W 13.4 mm (0.53 in) D Unfolded: 154.9 mm (6.10 in) H 130.1 mm (5.12 in) W 6.1 mm (0.24 in) D
Weight	253 g (8.9 oz)
Operating system	Original: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 Current: Android 15 with One UI 7
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Adreno 740
Memory	12 GB RAM
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB
Removable storage	None
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM
Battery	Li-Ion 4400 mAh
Charging	USB PD: 25W (PPS), 15W (non-PPS) Fast wireless charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Rear camera	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm LED flash, HDR, panorama 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Front camera	4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2176 × 1812, 7.6 in (19.3 cm), ~6:5 aspect ratio, 373 ppi, HDR10+, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits (peak)
External display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2316 × 904, 6.2 in (15.7 cm), ~23.1:9 ratio, 401 ppi, 120 Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Sound	Stereo speakers
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Data inputs	Multi-touch screen USB Type-C 3.2 Fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Barometer
Water resistance	IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)
Model	International models: SM-F946x (last letter varies by carrier and international models) Japanese models: SCG22 (au) SC-55D (NTT Docomo)
Website	www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/
References	[1]

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, sold as Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 in certain territories) is an Android-based foldable smartphone that was announced by Samsung Electronics on July 26, 2023, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Watch 6. The unveiling marked the first time that the Galaxy Unpacked event was held in the company's home country of South Korea. The phone was released on August 11, 2023. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Along with the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the final foldable phone to support 32-bit applications.

Specifications

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a book-style foldable design and is constructed with an Armor Aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover screen and back panel. Compared to its predecessor Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, the device is thinner and lighter when folded, due to a redesigned hinge mechanism that minimizes the gap between screens. ^{[7] [8]}

Color	Name
	Cream
	Icy Blue
	Phantom Black
	Gray (Online Exclusive)
	Blue (Online Exclusive)

Hardware

The hardware of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is structured around a foldable main display and an external cover screen, with internal components divided across performance, power, and camera modules detailed below.

Display

• Main Display:
  • 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display
  • Resolution: 2176 × 1812 pixels
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • HDR10+ support

• Cover Display:
  • 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Display
  • Resolution: 2316 × 904 pixels
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz ^{[9] [10]}

Processor and Memory

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
• RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5
• Storage options: 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB (UFS 4.0) ^[11]

Battery

• Capacity: 4,400 mAh dual-cell battery
• Charging:
  • 25W wired fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging ^[12]

Camera

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a triple rear camera system, along with front-facing cameras on both the cover and inner displays:

• Rear Camera Setup (Triple camera):
  • 50 MP wide-angle
  • 12 MP ultra-wide
  • 10 MP telephoto with 3× optical zoom

• Front Cameras:
  • 4 MP under-display camera (main display)
  • 10 MP cover screen camera

• Camera Features:
  • Dual Preview, which is supported on the native Camera app for devices running One UI 2.1 and later. ^[13]
  • Nightography
  • AI scene optimization
  • 8K video recording at 24fps ^{[14] [15]}

Audio and Biometrics

• Stereo speakers tuned by AKG
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Connectivity

• 5G (Sub-6GHz and mmWave)
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth 5.3
• NFC
• USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 ^{[16] [17]}

Software

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 originally shipped with Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1. The software includes multitasking enhancements and features designed to support the foldable form factor and large internal display.

Key software features at launch included:

• App pairing and drag-and-drop functionality across split-screen windows
• Flex Mode interface for supported apps when the device is partially folded
• Enhanced gestures for split-screen activation and app switching

In 2024, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 received the One UI 6.1 update based on Android 14, adding support for Galaxy AI. This refers to Samsung’s collection of AI-powered features for search, translation, writing assistance, and image editing, which were first introduced with the Galaxy S24 series. ^[18] For detailed functionality, see Galaxy AI . ^{[19] [20]}

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