Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 scores 7.4 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 7.1. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads in display, performance and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead in camera and battery. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cost $100 less ($1,799.99 vs $1,899.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is the newer phone, announced Jul 10, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Brighter screen 2,600 nits vs 1,750 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Jul 10, 2024 vs Jul 26, 2023
- Lighter 239 g vs 253 g
- Thinner 12.1 mm vs 13.4 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1856 × 2160 px vs 1812 × 2176 px
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Better water resistance IPX8 vs IP48
- Lower launch price $1,799.99 vs $1,899.99
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Overall
7.4
7.1
Display
8.0
7.7
Performance
7.5
6.8
Camera
7.7
8.0
Battery
4.3
4.9
Design
8.1
7.9
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
2.7
2.7
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Size
7.6 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1856 × 2160 px
1812 × 2176 px
Pixel density
374 ppi
374 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
1,750 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen and back)
Cover display
6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968 x 2376, 410 ppi, 1-120Hz
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2316 x 904, 402 ppi, 48–120 Hz
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.39 GHz
—
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
3×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
—
8K@30
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Capacity
4,400 mAh
4,400 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Wireless charging
—
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Dimensions
153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm
154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm
Thickness
12.1 mm
13.4 mm
Weight
239 g
253 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
—
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
One UI 6.1.1
One UI 5.1.1
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Announced
Jul 10, 2024
Jul 26, 2023
Released
Jul 24, 2024
Aug 11, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,899.99
$1,799.99
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