GSMArena full specs
Screen:
7.6"
Weight:
253g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
25W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
13.4mm
Screen covers
91.1% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
85
GSMCritic Rate
Very Good
Pros
Design
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a worthy successor to the Z Fold 4, bringing a flatter and lighter profile to an otherwise-familiar foldable formula.
[techradar]
It has got ample power, versatility, and high-quality components and materials.
[techradar]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best foldable phone for those looking for a phone and tablet in one.
[tomsguide]
The new Flex hinge enables the device to fold fully flat.
[tomsguide]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best large foldable phone you can buy today. It has got the best-built hardware, the best-designed software, and the widest accessory support.
[androidcentral]
Display
The Z Fold 5 is also thinner and lighter; the main display is brighter; and there are some multitasking upgrades along with a faster and more efficient new chip.
[tomsguide]
Software
The device folds perfectly flat when closed, and is noticeably thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
[techradar]
Cons
Camera
The same-as-last-year photography and narrow cover screen do not hold up well against the much wider Pixel Fold.
[techradar]
The cameras are good but unchanged from the last model.
[techradar]
Design
The cover screen now feels too narrow.
[techradar]
Display
Front display is still narrow.
[tomsguide]
Battery
Slow 25W charging.
[tomsguide]
Other
Not dust resistant.
[tomsguide]
Rankings
Where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 stands in 2023
Best Phone Of 2023
#21
Highest Optical Zoom
#11
Largest Screen
#5
Smallest Screen
#73
Lightest
#77
Thinnest
#74
Fastest Charging
#60
Highest Screen Ratio
🥈#2
Cheapest
#77