Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: A Complete Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

English Full Name: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (model codes: SM-F946B, SM-F946U, SM-F946N, etc.)

Product Category: Premium Horizontal Foldable Flagship Smartphone (Infinity Flex Display)Samsung Mobile Press

Brand: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Release Date: Unveiled July 26, 2023; Global Launch August 11, 2023

Key Technical Specifications & Features (English):

Displays:
- Main (Inner) Screen: 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (2176×1812, 21.6:18 aspect ratio), 374 ppi, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, 1000 nits peak brightness, ultra-thin glass (UTG)Samsung Mobile Press
- Cover (Outer) Screen: 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2316×904, 23.1:9), 402 ppi, 48–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2Samsung Mobile Press
Processor & Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy (4nm, 1×3.36GHz Cortex-X3 + 2×2.8GHz Cortex-A715 + 2×2.8GHz Cortex-A710 + 3×2.0GHz Cortex-A510); GPU: Adreno 740Samsung Mobile Press
Memory & Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage (non-expandable); dual-SIM (nano + eSIM)
Camera System:
- Rear Triple Camera: 50MP wide-angle (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical zoom)Samsung Mobile Press
- Cover Selfie: 10MP (f/2.2, autofocus)Samsung Mobile Press
- Under-Screen Camera (USC): 4MP (f/1.8, 2.0μm pixels) for inner screenSamsung Mobile Press
- Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps; HDR10+ recordingSamsung Mobile Press
S Pen & Design:
- S Pen (S Pen Fold Edition/S Pen Pro compatible): 0.7mm tip, 4096 pressure levels; supports Air Command, Screen Off Memo, Smart Select
- Hinge: Enhanced Waterdrop Hinge (reduced crease, improved durability); IPX8 water resistance (no dust rating); dimensions (folded/unfolded): 154.9×67.1×13.4mm / 154.9×129.9×6.1mm; weight 256g; colors: Cream, Icy Blue, Phantom Black, GreySamsung
Battery & Charging: 4400mAh non-removable dual-cell Li-ion; 25W wired (PD3.0/PPS), 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless; 50% charge in ~30 mins (25W)
Software & Connectivity:
- OS: Android 13 + One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 15 + One UI 7.1)
- Connectivity: 5G (sub-6GHz/mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo/QZSS, USB Type‑C 3.2 Gen 1三星电子中国
Sensors & Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity, light sensors; Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay (NFC + MST)Samsung Mobile Press

Market Significance: The Z Fold5 refined the foldable formula with a slimmer, more durable Waterdrop Hinge, improved displays, and flagship-grade performance, solidifying Samsung’s lead in the premium foldable segment. It balanced productivity (inner large screen + S Pen) and portability, targeting power users, creatives, and enterprise professionals seeking a “phone + tablet” hybrid.