Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, the long-awaited foldable smartphone from the Korean tech giant, is finally here. This device packs impressive specifications under the hood, as well as improvements to the hinge mechanism. Fans now have the opportunity to pre-order this new device from the official Samsung online store.
This foldable device launched alongside other entries from Samsung, all packing impressive features. But, in this article, we’d have a close look at the Galaxy Z Fold 4 successor. From its specifications, we’d see how well this device stacks up in comparison with other foldable devices available for purchase.
However, before delving into its specifications, it’s good to note that the major changes here are in performance and hinge mechanism. These areas see an impressive upgrade from the already existing Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone. Here are the specifications and details of the latest entry into Samsung’s foldable line-up.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 specifications
There are no changes to the screen on this new device that Samsung has launched. Both the cover and foldable screens are Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels that measure 6.2 and 7.6 inches respectively. The outer screen gets Gorilla Glass Victus protection and just like the foldable screen, it supports a 120Hz refresh rate.
Turning attention to the selfie cameras on this device, it packs three rear cameras and two selfie cameras. On the rear setup sits a 50MP main sensor, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide sensors supporting 8K video recording. The cover screen of this device houses a 10MP selfie camera that sits in a centre punch-hole cutout. As for the folding screen, it houses a 4MP under-display camera sensor.
Under the hood is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor supported by up to 12GB RAM and 1TB storage capacity. Samsung adds AKG-tuned stereo speakers on this device for better audio quality. It also features a 4400mAh battery capacity supporting 25W wired charging, 15W wireless, and 4.5W wireless reverse charging.
For its software features, this foldable device runs on Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 software out of the box. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports S-Pen usage for extra productivity. Samsung follows the same design as seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone, but they use a better hinge mechanism that now folds completely flat. This new mechanism makes the Galaxy Z Fold 5 10 grams lighter than its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 price and availability
At the moment, users can’t purchase this device, but they can pre-order it from Samsung’s official online store. There are various configurations and colour options to pick from when purchasing this device. Storage configurations start from 256GB and get up to 1TB all of which are paired with 12GB RAM as standard.
As for the available colours, Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, and lastly Blue. Prices for this device will vary based on the storage configuration, buyers go from $1800 for the base storage variant and reach $2160 for the highest trim. Buyers can also purchase a ton of accessories with this device to add to their style and user experience.
