Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: Should you upgrade?

Foldables have gone mainstream, and Samsung gets to take a lot of credit for the same. The Galaxy Z Fold lineup has evolved from a mere idea to a product that bleeding-edge enthusiasts love. It’s a phone that opens up to reveal a bigger phone — what’s not there to love? If you’ve been convinced of Samsung’s vision with its foldables and purchased a Galaxy Z Fold 4, a valid question that you may have is, what does the Galaxy Z Fold 5 bring to the table? What changes and upgrades did Samsung carry out year-on-year? Should you upgrade from the Galaxy Z Fold 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold 5? We stack the two phones against each other in this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Galaxy Z Fold 5 comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: At a glance

Here’s what Samsung has changed on the Fold 5 over the Fold 4:

• The Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a better hinge design than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, allowing it to fold flat.
• The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 10g lighter and has a marginally smaller footprint than the Fold 4.
• The Galaxy Z Fold 5 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy SoC, which is better than the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC on the Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: Specs

	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Displays	Exterior: - 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,316 x 904 resolution - 23.1:9 aspect ratio - Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Interior: - 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO) - 2,176 x 1,812 resolution - Ultra Thin Glass	Exterior: - 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,316 x 904 resolution - 23.1:9 aspect ratio - Gorilla Glass Victus Plus Interior: - 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO) - 2,176 x 1,812 resolution - Ultra Thin Glass
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, or 1TB No expandable storage	256GB, 512GB, or 1TB No expandable storage
Power	4,400mAh dual-battery 25W wired charging Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare No charger in box	4,400mAh dual-battery 25W wired charging Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare No charger in box
Cameras	Exterior rear: - 50MP wide, 1.0μm, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, ƒ/1.8 - 12MP ultra-wide, 1.12μm, ƒ/2.2 - 10MP telephoto, 1.0μm, OIS, 3x zoom (30x digital), ƒ/2.4 Exterior front: - 10MP ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm Internal UDC: - 4MP, 2.0μm, ƒ/1.8	Exterior rear: - 50MP wide, 1.0μm, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, ƒ/1.8 - 12MP ultra-wide, 1.12μm, ƒ/2.2 - 10MP telephoto, 1.0μm, OIS, 3x zoom (30x digital), ƒ/2.4 Exterior front: - 10MP ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm Internal UDC: - 4MP, 2.0μm, ƒ/1.8
Audio	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos support No 3.5mm headphone port	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos support No 3.5mm headphone port
Durability	IPX8	IPX8
Biometrics	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor
SIM	Dual nano-SIM tray eSIM support	Dual nano-SIM tray eSIM support
Software	Android 13 One UI 5.1.1	Launched with Android 12L with One UI 4.1 Upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Dimensions and weight	Folded dimensions: - 154.94 x 67 x 13.4mm Unfolded dimensions: - 154.94 x 129.8 x 6mm Weight: - 253g	Folded dimensions: - 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8mm Unfolded dimensions: - 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3mm Weight: - 263g
Colors	Global: Cream, Icy Blue, Phantom Black Samsung Exclusive: Gray, Blue	Global: Gray Green, Beige, Phantom Black Samsung Exclusive: Burgundy

When looking at the Galaxy Z Fold 5 from the lens of an existing Fold 4 owner, the most significant change in Samsung’s foldable flagship is the new hinge. Samsung calls it the new Flex Hinge, which folds flat for a clean look. There are no gaps when the Fold 5 is folded shut, which is in noticeable contrast to the visible gap near the hinge on the Fold 4.