Is the Galaxy Z Fold5 worth it over a regular flagship phone?

If you regularly run two or three apps side by side or watch a lot of video, the inner screen is a real upgrade over a bar phone. If you mostly use one app at a time, a standard flagship is lighter, tougher and simpler.

How is the Fold5 different from the Fold4?

The Fold5 closes flat with no gap, is lighter, and uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, which runs cooler and faster than the Fold4's chip. The screens and camera hardware are close to the same.

Does the inner screen show a crease?

Yes. There is a visible and slightly tactile crease along the fold line. It is less noticeable than on early Folds but still there under direct light.

Is the Fold5 water resistant?

It carries an IPX8 rating, so it survives accidental splashes and brief immersion. It has no dust resistance rating, so keep it away from sand and heavy dust.

Does it support the S Pen?

Yes, the S Pen works on the main inner display. There is no silo, so the pen is carried separately, and the cover screen does not support it.

The phone comes with a USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool. There is no charger or case included, so plan on buying those separately.

Where is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB Phantom Black cheapest?

At Walmart, for $999.97, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB Phantom Black?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 165 ratings.

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB Phantom Black?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, eBay, SlickSafe.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB Phantom Black

Best price now

$999.97at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 5165 ratings

Owners rate the Fold5 around 4.1 out of 5. They praise the big inner screen for multitasking and media, the fast performance and the improved hinge that closes flat. Complaints center on the crease, the narrow cover display and the care a folding screen demands.

What people mention

Inner displayPraisedOwners say the 7.6-inch screen is the reason to buy, great for split-screen apps, reading and video.
CreaseCriticisedReviewers note the crease down the middle is still visible and can be felt when scrolling.
Cover screenMixedThe 6.2-inch outer display is handy but narrow, and some find typing on it cramped.
PerformancePraisedThe Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 12GB of RAM keep multitasking and games smooth.
DurabilityMixedIPX8 water resistance is welcome, but owners treat the folding panel and hinge as delicate and there is no dust rating.
BatteryMixedBattery life gets owners through a day but is only average given the large screen.

About the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB Phantom Black

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G is a foldable smartphone with 256GB of storage. It has a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display that opens to a tablet-size screen. A 6.2-inch Super AMOLED cover display is used when the phone is folded. Both displays support a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with 12GB of RAM and runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1. The frame is Armor Aluminum, the glass is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the phone is IPX8 water resistant. The rear camera system has a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 10MP telephoto lens. A 10MP front camera sits on the cover display.

Flex Mode lets the phone stand on its own at various angles for hands-free video calls and media. Samsung DeX turns it into a desktop-style experience when it is connected to an external monitor. It supports the S Pen, which is sold separately. The 4400mAh battery supports fast wireless and wired charging. Audio comes from stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Model

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G, SM-F946UZKAATT

Color

Phantom Black

Main display

7.6 in Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2176 x 1812 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

Cover display

6.2 in Super AMOLED, 2316 x 904 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

RAM

12GB