Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 7.1. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads in display, performance, battery, design, software support and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is ahead in camera. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cost $100 less ($1,799.99 vs $1,899.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the newer phone, announced Jul 22, 2026.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery 4,800 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 25 W
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 1,750 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Jul 22, 2026 vs Jul 26, 2023
- Faster wireless charging 20 W vs 15 W
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 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 Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Overall
8.1
7.1
Display
8.3
7.7
Performance
9.0
6.8
Camera
7.0
8.0
Battery
5.9
4.9
Design
8.4
7.9
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
4.1
2.7
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Size
7.6 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1848 × 2448 px
1812 × 2176 px
Pixel density
403 ppi
374 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
1,750 nits
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (cover screen), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back)
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen and back)
Cover display
5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1248 x 1972, 428 ppi, 1-120 Hz, up to 3,000 nits
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2316 x 904, 402 ppi, 48–120 Hz
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.74 GHz
—
GPU
Adreno 840
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
—
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
—
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Capacity
4,800 mAh
4,400 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
45 W
25 W
Wireless charging
20 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Dimensions
123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm
154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm
Thickness
9.7 mm
13.4 mm
Weight
201 g
253 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
—
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
6.0
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
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 13
Interface
One UI 9
One UI 5.1.1
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Announced
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 26, 2023
Released
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 11, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,899.99
$1,799.99
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