Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
(Unfolded)
Also known asSamsung Galaxy Fold 5 (in certain European countries)
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeFoldable smartphone
SeriesGalaxy Z
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First releasedJuly 26, 2023 (2023-07-26)
Availability by regionAugust 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
RelatedSamsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Form factorFoldable 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
Weight253 g (8.9 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
Memory12 GB RAM
Storage256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB
Removable storageNone
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM
BatteryLi-Ion 4400 mAh
ChargingUSB 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
External display
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Data inputs
Water resistanceIPX8 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)
Websitewww.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. Among its features is Dual Preview, which is supported on the native Camera app for devices running One UI 2.1 and later.[13]

Audio and Biometrics

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

Connectivity

  • 5G (Sub-6GHz and mm Wave)
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • NFC
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1[14][15]

See also


References

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