Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6: the key differences
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 arrived in 2024, 1 year after the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (2023), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Z Fold 5 — 7.6″ LTPO 120 Hz (main) + 6.2″ 120 Hz (ext.); Galaxy Z Fold 6 — 7.6″ LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits (main) + 6.3″ (ext.).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is lighter at 239 g (vs 253 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Z Fold 5 shipped with Android 13 (up to 15); Galaxy Z Fold 6 with Android 14, One UI 6.1.1.
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Z Fold 5 — $1799; Galaxy Z Fold 6 — $1899.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2023 | July 2024 |
| Display | 7.6″ LTPO 120 Hz (main) + 6.2″ 120 Hz (ext.) | 7.6″ LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits (main) + 6.3″ (ext.) |
| Resolution | 1812 × 2176 (main) | 1856 × 2160 (main) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 50 + 10 (3×) + 12 MP | 50 + 10 (3×) + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 4 MP under-display + 10 MP (ext.) | 4 MP under-display + 10 MP (ext.) |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 13 (up to 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm (folded) | 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm (folded) |
| Weight | 253 g | 239 g |
| Build | Foldable, Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum | Foldable, Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1899 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.