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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

What Galaxy Z Fold5 does better (2) and where Galaxy Z Fold7 wins (17) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Z Fold5
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $490
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung · 2025Galaxy Z Fold7
8.1Score
17 advantages≈ $950
Higher score
4.7Display5.7
6.2Performance8.6
7.6Camera9.0
5.0Battery4.4
6.3Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Z Fold5Galaxy Z Fold7
129.9 × 154.96.1143.2 × 158.44.2
Galaxy Z Fold5Galaxy Z Fold7Difference
Height154.9 mm158.4 mm−3.5 mm
Width129.9 mm143.2 mm−13.3 mm
Thickness6.1 mm4.2 mm+1.9 mm
Weight253 g215 g+38 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Z Fold5 better than Galaxy Z Fold7?

  1. Active use (test)12 h vs 11.7 h+3%
  2. Loudspeaker loudness-25.9 LUFS vs -28 LUFS+-8%

Why is Galaxy Z Fold7 better than Galaxy Z Fold5?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  2. AnTuTu score1,250,358 vs 1,995,132+60%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,824 vs 9,152+90%
  4. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  5. Major OS updates promised4 vs 7+75%
  6. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,603 vs 5,952+65%
  7. Peak brightness1,750 nits vs 2,600 nits+49%
  8. Selfie camera4 MP vs 10 MP2.5×
  9. CPU frequency3.36 GHz vs 4.47 GHz+33%
  10. Weight253 g vs 215 g+18%
  11. Measured brightness1,257 nits vs 1,408 nits+12%
  12. Screen size7.6″ vs 8″+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight253 g215 g
Thickness6.1 mm4.2 mm
Height154.9 mm158.4 mm
Width129.9 mm143.2 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIPX8IP48
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
ColoursIcy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, BlueBlue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
StylusYesYes
Display
Screen size7.6″8″
PanelFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)—Yes
Resolution (width)1,812 px1,968 px
Resolution (height)2,176 px2,184 px
Pixel density373 ppi368 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,750 nits2,600 nits
Measured brightness1,257 nits1,408 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.1%90%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.36 GHz4.47 GHz
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 830
AnTuTu score1,250,3581,995,132
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,8249,152
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,6035,952
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.3"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×3×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera4 MP10 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,400 mAh4,400 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)12 h11.7 h
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charged in 30 min50%50%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power15 W15 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.9 LUFS-28 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)1.24 W/kg1.42 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 9.0One UI 9
Major OS updates promised47
EU label
Energy class—B
Battery charge cycles—2,000
Endurance per cycle—40 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—A
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