Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 256GB 5G Unlocked Smartphone
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Our take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 256GB 5G Unlocked Smartphone
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is Samsung's book-style foldable phone: a 6.2-inch cover screen that opens into a 7.6-inch inner display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with 12GB of RAM. It folds flat with no gap thanks to a new water-drop hinge, weighs 253g, and carries an IPX8 water rating. It suits multitaskers who want a tablet in their pocket and can live with a narrow outer screen and a visible crease. Against the Pixel Fold it is thinner and lighter when closed and has stronger performance and S Pen support, but the Pixel's wider cover screen is easier to type on and its camera is better in low light.
- Large 7.6-inch inner display is good for split-screen apps
- Folds flat with a slimmer hinge than the Fold 4
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 keeps pace with the fastest Android phones
- IPX8 water resistance
- S Pen support on the main screen
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What reviewers say
Reviewers rate the Fold 5 as the most polished book-style foldable, praising its flat fold, hinge and performance. Most criticism lands on the narrow cover display, the crease, the camera system and battery life, which they call merely adequate for the class.
- Cover screenCriticisedOwners find the outer display narrow, which makes typing and one-handed use awkward.
- CreaseCriticisedReviewers say the crease in the inner screen is still visible and can be felt.
- HingePraisedThe new hinge lets the phone fold flat and feels more solid than earlier models.
Questions and answers
- Is the Galaxy Z Fold 5 worth it over the Fold 4?
- Yes if you want the flatter fold, lighter body and faster chip. The Fold 4 is close on screen and cameras, so the upgrade matters most for hinge feel and performance.
- How does it compare with the Google Pixel Fold?
- The Fold 5 is thinner and lighter when closed and has stronger performance and S Pen support. The Pixel Fold has a wider cover screen that is easier to type on and a better low-light camera.
- Does it support an S Pen?
- Yes, the inner screen works with S Pen input, but the pen is sold separately and there is no storage slot for it.
- Is it water resistant?
- It has an IPX8 rating, so it survives being submerged in fresh water. That rating does not cover dust.
- What is in the box?
- The phone, a USB-C cable and a SIM tool. There is no charger or case included.
- How much storage does the 256GB model have?
- 256GB of internal storage with no microSD slot, so plan on cloud or USB-C storage for large media libraries.
