Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition Specs Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Released · Aug 11, 2023
Released · Oct 25, 2024
7.6-inch · 2176 x 1812 px
8.0-inch · 2184 x 1968 px
50 MP Main · 4 MP Selfie
200 MP Main · 4 MP Selfie
12GB · 256GB
16GB · 512GB
4400 mAh
4400 mAh
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Display

Size
7.6-inch 8.0-inch
Resolution
2176 x 1812 px, 21.6:18 ratio, 373 PPI 2184 x 1968 px, 367 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
91.12 % 100.95 %
Peak brightness
1750 cd/m2 (nit) 2600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Front cover display
6.2 inches
2316 x904 pixels
Dynamic AMOLED
120Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
6.3 inches
2520 x1080 pixels
Dynamic AMOLED
120Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SM8650-AC (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x 2.0GHz Cortex-A510, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3.40GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.15GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.96GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.27GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Adreno 740 Adreno 750
RAM
12GB 16GB
Internal storage
256GB, not expandable 512GB, not expandable
OS
Android (13) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4400 mAh 4400 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
4h 41min
Browsing
9h 22min
Video
6h 30min
Gaming
9h 27min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
200 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Second camera
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
Yes Yes
Front
4 MP (Under-screen)
Folded: 10 MP
4 MP (Under-screen)
Folded: 10 MP
PhoneArena Camera Tests
140
Overall
144
Photo
135
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

Design

Dimensions
6.10 x 5.11 x 0.24 inches
(154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm)
6.04 x 5.22 x 0.22 inches
(157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm)
Folded
(154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm) (157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm)
Weight
8.92 oz(253.0 g) 8.32 oz(236.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Yes; IPX8 Yes; IP48
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue Black Shadow

Cellular

5G
Bands 5G Ready Bands n1, n2, n5, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jun 26, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMF946U
Measured SAR
Head: 1.16 W/kg
Body: 1.07 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 1799 $ 2020
In The Box
USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Paperwork USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Paperwork

Availability

Officially announced
Jul 26, 2023
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