The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is Samsung's latest foldable flagship, unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip5 and new tablets. Combining a full tablet-sized inner screen with a pocketable folded form, the Galaxy Z Fold5 pushes the boundaries of what a smartphone can do — here is everything you need to know about its design, specifications, and price.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Design and Display
When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold5 feels every bit like a mini tablet. The back panel sports a triple rear camera setup and a small LED flash, while the inner foldable screen houses an under-display camera. For the cover, Samsung includes a punch-hole selfie shooter. The phone is available in five colour options: Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Grey, and Blue.
The primary inner display is a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2176 x 1812 pixel resolution, and 374 PPI density. The cover display is a 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen with a 2316 x 904 pixel resolution, 402 PPI, and an equally smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Both panels deliver vivid, fluid visuals whether the phone is open or closed.
Processor, Memory, and Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform — one of the fastest mobile chipsets available. Samsung pairs this with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage, ensuring the phone handles demanding multitasking, gaming, and productivity tasks with ease. There is no microSD card slot, so selecting the right storage variant at purchase is important.
Camera System
Samsung has equipped the Z Fold5 with an impressive quad-camera system across the device:
- Rear triple camera: 50 MP wide-angle lens with optical image stabilisation (OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide lens + 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
- Rear dual camera (cover side): 12 MP ultra-wide + 12 MP standard lens
- Cover selfie camera: 10 MP
- Under-display camera: 4 MP
The combination of OIS on the main lens and 3x optical zoom on the telephoto gives the Fold5 versatile shooting capability for everything from wide landscapes to distant subjects.
Battery and Charging
The Galaxy Z Fold5 runs on a 4,400 mAh dual-cell battery with 25W wired fast charging support. Samsung claims the phone can reach 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes. Wireless charging is also supported, adding convenience for everyday top-ups.
Connectivity and Build
On the connectivity front, the Fold5 supports Dual Nano SIM with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3. For security, Samsung includes a fingerprint sensor and an IPX8 water-resistance rating, meaning the device can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes.
Galaxy Z Fold5 Dimensions and Weight
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unfolded dimensions | 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Folded dimensions | 67.1 x 154.9 x 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 253 g |
| Primary display | 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Cover display | 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | Up to 12 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP (3x zoom) |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh, 25W fast charging |
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
| 5G | Yes (Dual Nano SIM) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
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