by Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: A Foldable Flagship That Refines the Experience
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, officially launched on August 11, 2023, built on the strengths of its predecessor and delivered smarter refinements rather than complete reinvention (). With a starting price around $1,799 USD, it’s positioned as a premium foldable offering—from 256 GB to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage and 12 GB RAM ().
Design & Build: Sleek, Slimmer, and Stronger
Encased in Armor Aluminum with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the Fold 5 is both durable and elegant . Thanks to its redesigned Flex Hinge, the device folds completely flat with virtually no gap, improving both aesthetics and resilience while retaining an IPX8 water resistance rating ). At just 253 g, it trims about 10 g compared to the Fold 4 and is thinner when folded and unfolded ).
Display: Dual AMOLED Panels with Smooth Refresh
The Fold 5 features a 7.6‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main panel (resolution 2176×1812, 120 Hz) and a 6.2‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display (2316×904 resolution, 120 Hz) . Both displays support adaptive refresh from 1 to 120 Hz, extending battery life while delivering crisp visuals when needed .
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 “for Galaxy”
Inside, you’ll find Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset paired with 12 GB LPDDR5x RAM, offering up to 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage (. Samsung enhanced the chip’s CPU, GPU, and NPU performance by 18%, 32%, and 25% respectively over the Fold 4 . The result? Smooth multitasking, better gaming, and snappier app response.
Camera System: Versatile Yet Consistent
The rear triple‑camera setup includes a 50 MP wide, 12 MP ultra‑wide, and 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) lens (. A 10 MP cover selfie camera plus a 4 MP under‑display front camera cater to both folded and unfolded shooting modes Enhanced Nightography, Dual Preview, AI‑scene optimization, and 8K video support add creative depth
Battery & Charging: Reliable With Smart Efficiency
With a 4,400 mAh dual‑cell battery, the Fold 5 offers respectable endurance despite its power‑hungry screens ). The Snapdragon chip’s efficiency boost helps you get up to 73 hours of music playback or 21 hours of video on a single charge Charging includes 25 W wired, 15 W wireless, and 4.5 W reverse wireless options
Productivity & Flexibility: Multitasking Mastered
Unfolded, the 7.6‑inch display unlocks true PC‑style multitasking—with two apps side‑by‑side, drag‑and‑drop, and split‑screen workflows. It’s also S Pen compatible, though you’ll need to buy the Slim S Pen Fold Edition separately; it fits conveniently into its matching Slim S Pen Case (). Features like Multi Control allow seamless interaction with Galaxy Tabs, keyboards, and mice—making productivity portable (
Who Should Buy It?
- Foldable first‑timers wanting a premium, polished experience.
- Productivity users who benefit from the, multitasking, screen real estate, and stylus support.
- Stylized tech lovers, thanks to refined build, color options (Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, and exclusives: Blue and Gray) ).
- Memory upgrade seekers who value 1 TB storage and the latest chipset.
However, some aspects are familiar territory:
- The camera performance hasn’t seen major leaps versus Fold 4—it’s capable but not class‑leading ).
- It still carries a high price tag, and if you don’t actively use the large unfolded display, carrying extra weight may feel unnecessary ().
