Design and Build

Go Big and Relive every moment with the massive, premium, and elegant Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Samsung has trimmed down the design, so you can stay close to the things you love without sacrificing an ounce of power. The smartphone measures 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm when folded and 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm (unfolded). Fold5 weighs 253g. With five shades to choose from, Galaxy Z Fold5 makes a statement and shows off your unique style,  including exclusive colors: Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, and Blue. The laws of physics have nothing on this leveled-up design. Galaxy Z Fold5 lives up to its name by folding closed, making a massive screen implausibly pocketable. Open it up, fold it shut or flex it to the perfect angle. The redesigned Flex Hinge is a technical marvel that bends to your will. The Fold5 is made of:

• Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded)
• plastic front (unfolded)
• glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2),
• aluminum frame.

The Armor aluminum frame comes along with tougher drop and scratch resistance. The frame supports Stylus Pen. It is water and dust resistant, with an IPX8 rating (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

Display

Unfold more with an expansive screen and immerse yourself in your favorite entertainment no matter where you are with Galaxy Z Fold5. Unfold a stunning, immersive 7.6″ screen reimagined to bring you gaming like never before, cinematic viewing, and improved productivity. Enjoy a movie-going experience on the bright 7.6″ Main Screen without direct sunlight ruining the view. Multiple Apps, One Screen: Multi-Window View takes your multitasking to the next level. Keep three windows open on one screen, so you can stream, shop, browse, and play more. The taskbar holds up to twelve apps at once so you can effortlessly swap between your favorites.

Stylus Pen

The big screen when unfolded meets the velvet smoothness and precision of the stylus pen. Precision meets portability with the Galaxy Z Fold5 S Pen. Write directly on the large screen and go from to-do to done. Plus, use Samsung Notes for a canvas that syncs across Galaxy devices. The Slim S Pen Case makes it easy to carry the S Pen around with your phone and for on-the-go precision. Good Notes give you the opportunity for more control. Massive Productivity for Work: Samsung’s slimmest, most durable Fold yet boasts a massive 7.6” screen† that opens to elevate productivity on the go. Multitask with Dual-App viewing and increased S Pen precision.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Assurance

• Cutting edge Innovation: 5th Gen foldable technology utilizing advanced, time-tested folding innovation.
• Built to Withstand: the Fold5 is tested and verified to withstand 200,000 folds over 5 years of daily use. Featuring the zero-gap Flex Hinge, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IPX8 water resistance.
• Out-of-the-Box Screen Protection: Internal screen protection is pre-installed on Galaxy Z products. Plus get a free one-time screen protector replacement if needed.
• Worry-Free Screen Protection: Get special coverage for a discounted, one-time screen replacement due to a defect or accident.

Camera set up

As expected, the cameras installed on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 stand out, based on their superior performance.

Selfies

capture selfies with:

• 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display
• 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm Cover Camera

The cover camera is capable to record 4K@30/60fps, and 1080p@30/60fps videos, supported by Gyro-EIS for image stabilization. Preview Pictures from the Cover Screen: Whether behind the camera or in front of it, see your pose in the viewfinder with Dual Preview.

Main Camera

The main camera consists of:

• 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

The triple camera setup combines to capture high-quality snapshots. LED flash, HDR, and panorama features give you options on what shots to take depending on timing and preference without compromising on the quality of your pictures. For videos, you can record 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+. Up your content creation: Take a hands-free video with lush color and detail using Flex Mode. For even more clarity, Auto Frame Rate sets the optimal exposure so your video stays bright from start to finish.

Performance

Operating System

Samsung packed their priced foldable superphone with the latest Android 13, along with One UI 5.1.1. you will have a smoother user experience with the latest OS from Android, which comes with more customizable applications and features that let you have your way as you maximize your productivity and entertainment with the device.

Processing Power

As a premium handset, the foldable Galaxy comes along with a powerful processing unit that plays a big role in providing extraordinary performance. The Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) is intelligently engineered with groundbreaking AI across the board to enable truly extraordinary experiences. It delivers accelerated performance, unparalleled connectivity, champion-level gameplay, ingenious capture, and more. Enjoy super intuitive experiences like faster natural language processing with multi-language translation and transcription, AI cinematic video capture, direct voice command of your apps, AI bots for next-level gaming, and more. Along with the Snapdragon chipset are 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) CPU and Adreno 740 GPU, both which are fundamental for seamless multi-tasking and uncompromised gaming experience.

Memory Space

The Fold5 comes along with sufficient internal memory and RAM to run highly demanding tasks and store files and applications that require large storage capacity. Although the phone lacks a MicroSD slot for additional memory, it comes installed with:

• 256GB 12GB RAM
• 512GB 12GB RAM
• 1TB 12GB RAM, all with UFS 4.0

12GB RAM is massive on any device, thus making the Galaxy Z Fold5 a superphone with great fast processing speed and the ability to carry out intensive tasks without difficulty.

Gaming

Power your road to victory with the upgraded hardware and software of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. This high-performance processor fuels champion-level gameplay.

Battery Performance

With a long-lasting battery, you can give your phone all the attention it deserves. Paired with an advanced processor, Galaxy Z Fold5 efficiently adjusts power usage to your habits and your needs. Enjoy all day as you listen to music for 73 hours or 21 hours of watching your favorite movies before the need to recharge. You can recharge the large, 4,400mAh non-removable battery using the 25W wired fast charging unit (recharges 1- 50% of the battery in 30 minutes. The powering system on the foldable Galaxy phone also supports 15W wireless charging and 4.5w reverse charging. As such, you can comfortably recharge your smart devices without any inconveniences.

Maximize the Synchronized Galaxy Ecosystem

Multi Control lets you use a keyboard and mouse across devices including Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Tab S9, making it even easier to copy and paste or drag and drop. Galaxy-connected devices are perfect together, opening up new ways to seamlessly communicate, work, play and stay healthy.

Accessories

Although they are sold separately, they are a necessity and add to your productivity and user experience. The Smart Fold Galaxy Protective Case is worth having.

• Slim S Pen Case: A slim fit for Samsung’s slimmest S Pen Fold Edition yet – this time with a seamless insert and easy eject button.
• Clear Gadget Case: Shifting from hands-on to hands-free is easy with a swappable and customizable back grip.
• Eco-leather Case: Combine luxury and modernity with the soft, premium feel of leather around the edges.
• Stand-alone Case with Strap: Prop your screen up for comfy viewing, and use the strap for on-the-go security.
• S Pen Fold Edition for Galaxy Z Fold5: Samsung’s slimmest S Pen Fold Edition yet for precision that’s on point, wherever you go.
• Front Protection Film: Keep your cover screen looking brand new while enjoying silky smooth touch responsiveness.
• 25W Super Fast Wall Charger: Refuel in a flash with Super-Fast Charging. A safe and reliable companion that’s built compact for portability.
• 25W 10,000 mAh Battery Pack: This 10,000 mAh battery delivers up to 25W of Super-Fast Charging and has two USB Type-C ports.
• 15W Wireless Charger Duo with Travel Adapter: Charge two devices at once with a Watch magnet on one side and a Fast Wireless Charging pad on the other

Pros and Cons of the Galaxy Z Fold5

Pros

• 5G Connectivity
• Massive RAM and Internal Memory
• Massive battery
• Supports fast wired and wireless charging
• Large, immersive display
• Powerful Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset
• Multiple screens to use
• Decent camera set-up
• Up to 8K Video recording capability
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2 screen protection
• Upgraded fold design
• Improved and durable hinge design
• Robust software, with the Armor aluminum frame comes along with tougher drop and scratch resistance.

Cons

• Massive price tag
• External display is too narrow
• Accessories have to be bought separately.

Alternative Handsets

• Huawei Mate X3
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
• Huawei P60 Pro.
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

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* Requires device to be placed in the center of the left pad and aligned properly with the charger. ** Charging tests were conducted only with Samsung products. *** Case thickness over 3mm may cause wattage to drop and produce heat, resulting in longer charging times. **** Charging time may vary by charging conditions and case materials. ***** Device is recommended to be placed in center alignment.

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