Description

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is the latest high-end foldable smartphone from Samsung was released in July 2023.

The device boasts an impressive 6.2-inch Super AMOLED screen which has a resolution of 904×2316 (FHD) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The display also supports HDR10+, and there is a usable surface area of 80.4%. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is able to be folded up, allowing users to store it conveniently and making it easier to carry around.

The design of the device is sleek and modern, with a combination of Aluminium, Glass, and Plastic. It also has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added durability and scratch resistance.

At the heart of the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor which operates at 3.36 GHz, and is powered by 12GB of RAM and either 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS Storage 4.0. This allows the device to achieve an impressive AnTuTu (v9) score of 1310000. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the side for security.

In terms of audio, there are stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and AKG Audio. Further audio enhancements come from the 384 kHz 32-bit audio output support.

The camera set up provides a triple lens array, with the main lens being a 50.0MP Samsung GN3 with a f/1.8 aperture. There is also a 12.0MP wide angle lens with a 1.120 pixel size and a f/2.2 aperture, and a 10.0MP telephoto lens with a 1.000 pixel size and a f/2.4 aperture. All these lenses have OIS for enhanced image quality. On the front, there is a Sony IMX374 with a 10.0MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture as well as a 4MP f/1.8 for the internal front camera which is located under the display. Both can record videos up to 4K 60fps.

Connectivity wise, the device supports Bluetooth 5.2, Dual SIM, USB Host 3.0, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5) and eSIM.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is powered by a 4400 mAh battery and supports fast charge at 25.0W. It also has wireless and reverse charging capabilities.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is an impressive high-end foldable smartphone that promises a lot in terms of both hardware and design. It’s set to be released in July 2023 and should be a great option for those looking for a top-of-the-line foldable device.

Specification

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

LAUNCH	Announced	2023, July 26
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2023, August 11

BODY	Dimensions	Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
	Weight	253 g (8.92 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
	SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
		IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus support

DISPLAY	Type	Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
	Size	7.6 inches, 183.2 cm² (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density)
		Cover display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 23.1:9 ratio

PLATFORM	OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
	GPU	Adreno 740

MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
		UFS 4.0

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	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
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm
	Features	HDR
	Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
		32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
		Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless

MISC	Colors	Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
	Models	SM-F9460
	SAR	1.16 W/kg (head)
	SAR EU	1.24 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)

TESTS	Performance	AnTuTu: 1250358 (v9), 1519358 (v10) GeekBench: 4824 (v5.5), 5396 (v6.0) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
	Battery life	Endurance rating 95h