Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2023

Galaxy Z Fold5

82/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,799 USD

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

95/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 BETTER THAN Galaxy Z Fold5?

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Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy Z	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,400 mAh	4,400 mAh	4,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	7.6"	8"	8"
Chassis Weight	253g	N/A	253g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold5:

✓746g lighter chassis (253g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8200 lower launch MSRP ($1799 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy Z Fold5	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
1. Display & Screen🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X Foldable	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	7.6"	8"
Resolution & Density	2176x1812 (374 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,750 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy Z Fold5 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	1024 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy Z Fold5 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN3	50 MP, 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + Telephoto
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10 MP, f/2.2	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy Z Fold5 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm	N/A
Weight	253 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IPX8	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,400 mAh	4,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1799	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy Z Fold5:

Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7:

Higher overall BeastScore: 95.0 vs top rival 82.3 · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

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Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Which is better: Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads with an overall BeastScore of 95.0/100 compared to Galaxy Z Fold5 (82.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 95.0 vs top rival 82.3 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.