Samsung Galaxy Z series

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Samsung Galaxy Z series
Samsung Galaxy Z Logo.svg
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.jpg
A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (left) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (right), both folded
Developer Samsung Electronics
Type Foldable smartphones
Release date6 September 2019;6 years ago (2019-09-06)
System on a chip Qualcomm Snapdragon (2019–)
Exynos (2025-)

The Samsung Galaxy Z series (named as Samsung Galaxy Foldables in certain territories) is a line of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics since 2019, part of the wider range of Samsung Galaxy products. The Z series consists of smartphones running Android with flexible displays, namely the Z Fold line of book-style foldables [1] and the Z Flip line of clamshell-style ("flip phone") foldables. [2]

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History

Z series
2019 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold / Z Fold 5G
2020 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip / Z Flip 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
2022 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
2023 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
2024 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 / Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
2025 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

In 2018, Samsung announced the Galaxy X prototype before manufacture and release of the foldable under the new name Galaxy Fold in 2019. [3] With the 2020 announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's future foldable smartphones are part of the Galaxy Z series. [4] Unlike the Galaxy Fold, the Z Flip folds vertically and uses a hybrid glass coating branded as "Infinity Flex Display". [5] [6] [7] The Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G is the second generation of Samsung's inward fold design introduced with the original Fold. It features a significantly larger front screen than its predecessor, a high refresh rate 120 Hz folding screen, minimal bezels and improved cameras. [8]

In March 2022, Samsung began to rebrand the Galaxy Fold and Flip devices in Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) to remove the "Z" branding from their names. This is due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, [9] [10] as the letter "Z" has been used as a symbol by the Russian military and as a pro-war symbol by Russian government. [11] [12]

Model comparison

Z Fold

Model Z Fold 7 Z Fold SE Z Fold 6 Z Fold 5 Z Fold 4 Z Fold 3 Z Fold 2 Fold
Display
Size8" (internal) / 6.5" (external)7.6" (internal) / 6.3" (external)7.6" (internal) / 6.2" (external)7.3" (internal) / 4.6" (external)
Resolution2184 x 1968 / 2520 x 10802160×1856 / 2376×9682176×1812 / 2316×9042208×1768 / 2260×8162208×1768 / 2260×8162152×1536 / 1680×720
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
TypeAMOLED
CPU, GPU, RAM and Storage
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 888Snapdragon 865+Snapdragon 855+ (W20 5G model) [13]
Cores8
FrequencyUp to 4.47 GHzUp to 3.39 GHzUp to 3.36 GHz3.19 GHz2.84 GHz3.09 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 830Adreno 750Adreno 740Adreno 730Adreno 660Adreno 650Adreno 640
Memory12 GB
Internal Storage256 / 512 GB / 1 TB256 / 512 GB512 GB512 GB
Expandable storageNoYes (microSD)
Battery and Charging
Capacity4400 mAh4500 mAh4380 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless25W wired15W wired
TechnologyLi-Po
PortUSB Type-C
WirelessYesNo
Fast chargeYes
Connectivity
NFCYes
Wi-Fia, b, g, n, ac, ax, bea, b, g, n, ac, axa, b, g, n, ac
Bluetooth5.45.35.35.25.25.15.0
Cellular5G4G
GPSYes
Photo
Model Z Fold 7 Z Fold SE Z Fold 6 Z Fold 5 Z Fold 4 Z Fold 3 Z Fold 2 Fold
Sensors3
Resolution200 + 12 + 10 MP50 + 12 + 10 MP12 + 12 + 12 MP12 + 12 + 16 MP
Aperturef1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4f/1.5–f/2.4, f/2.2, f/2.4
Front cameras212
Front camera resolution10 + 10 MP10 + 4 MP10 MP10 + 8 MP
Front camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2, f/1.8f/2.2f/2.2, f/1.9
Video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Other
Operating System (at launch) Android 16 Android 14 Android 13 Android 12 Android 11 Android 10 Android 9
Water resistanceIP48IPX8None
Height158.4 mm153.5 mm154.9 mm155.1 mm158.2 mm159.2 mm160.9 mm
Length143.2 mm132.6 mm129.9 mm130.1 mm128.1 mm128.2 mm117.9 mm
Depth4.2 mm5.6 mm6.1 mm6.3 mm6.4 mm6.9 mm6.9 mm
Weight215 g239 g253 g263 g271 g279 g263 g
ReleaseJuly 2025October 2024July 2024 [14] July 2023 [15] August 2022 [16] August 2021 [17] September 2020 [4] September 2019 [18]

Z Flip

Model Z Flip 7 Z Flip 7 FE Z Flip 6 Z Flip 5 Z Flip 4 Z Flip 3 Z Flip 5G Z Flip LTE
Size6.9" (internal) / 4.1" (external)6.7" (internal) / 3.4" (external)6.7" (internal) / 1.9" (external)6.7" (internal) / 1.1" (external)
Resolution2520 x 1080 / 1048 x 9482640 × 1080 / 720 × 7482640 × 1080 / 260 × 5121080 × 2636 / 112 × 300
Density397 ppi425 ppi
Frequency120 Hz60 Hz
TechnologyDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
CPU, GPU, RAM and storage
ProcessorExynos 2500Exynos 2400Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 888Snapdragon 865+Snapdragon 855+
Cores108
Frequency3.3 / 3.2 / 3.0 / 2.3 GHz (max)3.36 / 2.8 / 2.8 / 2.0 GHz (max)3.2 GHz2.84 GHz3.09 GHz2.96 GHz
GPUXclipse 950Xclipse 940Adreno 750Adreno 740Adreno 730Adreno 660Adreno 650Adreno 640
Memory12 GB8 GB12 GB8 GB
Internal storage256 / 512 GB128 / 256 GB256 / 512 GB256 / 512 GB128 / 256 / 512 GB128 / 256 GB256 GB256 GB
Expandable?No
Capacity4300 mAh4000 mAh3700 mAh3300 mAh
TechnologyLi-Po
PortUSB Type-C
Wireless chargingYes
Fast chargingYes
Connectivity
NFCYes
Wi-Fia, b, g, n, ac, ax, bea, b, g, n, ac, axa, b, g, n, ac
Bluetooth5.45.35.35.25.15.05.0
Cellular5G4G
GPSYes
3.5 mm jackNo
ModelZ Flip 7Z Flip 7 FEZ Flip 6Z Flip 5Z Flip 4Z Flip 3Z Flip 5GZ Flip LTE
Sensors2
Resolution50 + 12 MP12 + 12 MP
Aperturef/1.8, f/2.2
Front camera resolution10 MP
Front camera aperturef/2.2
Others
ModelZ Flip 7Z Flip 7 FEZ Flip 6Z Flip 5Z Flip 4Z Flip 3Z Flip 5GZ Flip LTE
Operating system Android 16 Android 14 Android 13 Android 12 Android 11 Android 10
Protection certificateIP48IPX8No
Height166.7 mm166.1 mm165.1 mm166 mm167.3 mm
Length75.2 mm73.7 mm73.6 mm72.2 mm73.6 mm
Depth6.5 mm7.2 mm6.9 mm
Weight188 g189 g187 g183 g
ReleaseJuly 2025July 2024 [19] August 2023 [20] August 2022 [21] [22] August 2021August 2020February 2020

References

  1. ↑ "This is everything we know about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 so far". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  2. ↑ "Samsung's New Flip Phone Highlights the Clamshell's Comeback". CNET. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  3. ↑ McGregor, Janhoi. "The Samsung Galaxy X Might Not Arrive In 2018". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
  4. 1 2 "Samsung's foldable devices will fall under the Galaxy Z umbrella". SamMobile. 12 February 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
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  6. ↑ Amadeo, Ron (2020-02-11). "Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip is the first foldable with a flexible glass cover". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  7. ↑ Dolcourt, Jessica. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's foldable glass screen: Already more impressive than the Razr". CNET. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  8. ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (2020-08-05). "Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with bigger screens and better cameras". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  9. ↑ "Samsung drops the 'Z' branding from foldables, since Russia ruined it". Android Police. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  10. ↑ SamMobile (29 March 2022). "Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 rebranded in some Baltic countries". SamMobile. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  11. ↑ Stieb, Matt; Danner, Chas (8 March 2022). "How the Letter Z Became a Pro-War Symbol in Russia". New York . Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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  15. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  16. ↑ Peter (10 August 2022). "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 unveiled with better cameras, refined design". GSMArena.
  17. ↑ "Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 edge foldables closer to mainstream". CNET. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
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  19. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  20. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  21. ↑ Dominic Preston (19 May 2022). "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: Everything you need to know". TechAdvisor.
  22. ↑ Tom Bedford (23 August 2022). "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: what we want to see". TechRadar.
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