Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold 5: The 2023 book-fold that finally closed flat with a gapless hinge.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2023·$1,799·Score 86/100
The Z Fold 5 closed the long-standing hinge gap and kept flagship performance. With the Fold 6 out, it is the cheaper way into Samsung’s book-style foldable line.
Key specs at launch
Display
7.6" foldable AMOLED
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,400 mAh
Weight
253 g
What stands out
- Gapless hinge — folds completely flat.
- Big, smooth inner and cover displays.
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance.
- Four years of OS updates.
What to watch
- Heavy at 253 g.
- Cameras trail a true camera flagship.
- Only 25 W charging.
- Very expensive — superseded by the Fold 6.
The phone it has to beat
Magic V3 Elite
$1850 · score 89/100