Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung's Z Fold 6 refines the foldable formula with meaningful upgrades over its predecessor. Performance jumps to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, delivering faster processing and improved GPU capabilities via the Adreno 750. Display brightness nearly doubles to 2600 nits, dramatically improving outdoor visibility and HDR content. Video recording advances to 8K capability, while the cover screen grows slightly to 6.3 inches with better aspect ratio. Weight drops 14g to 239g, making it noticeably more comfortable. Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and improved IP48 rating (versus IPX8) offer modern advantages. Battery capacity remains identical at 4400mAh, which is the Fold 5's primary weakness on both devices. At $100 more, the Fold 6 delivers substantive improvements in display, performance, and overall refinement. For those using their current Fold 5 effectively, upgrading isn't essential. New buyers should absolutely choose the Fold 6.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 253 g | 239 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm unfolded | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP cover, 4 MP under-display | 10 MP cover, 4 MP under-display |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches inner, 6.2 inches cover | 7.6 inches inner, 6.3 inches cover |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2176 x 1812 inner, 2316 x 904 cover | 2160 x 1856 inner, 2376 x 968 cover |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Pros
- Slimmer hinge with zero-gap fold eliminates the gap seen on Fold 4
- Large 7.6-inch inner display for multitasking and productivity
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- IPX8 water resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Very expensive starting at $1799
- Heavy at 253 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Slow 25W charging for a premium device
- Under-display camera is noticeably lower quality
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Pros
- Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
- Galaxy AI optimized for the foldable display
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Very expensive at $1899
- Charging still capped at 25W
- Visible inner display crease remains
- Cameras lag behind the S24 Ultra
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
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