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Starting at

£412.83

£1,649 new

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£464.20

£1,749 new

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Galaxy Z Fold4Starting at £412.83See options
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In a nutshell

They share the same 7.6-inch screen size, the same 50MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy Z Fold4 has the lower launch price. The Galaxy Z Fold5 counters with longer OS support until about 2027 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip and a lighter 253g body.

At 256GB, the Galaxy Z Fold4 launched at £1649 and the Galaxy Z Fold5 at £1749.

Available models

Galaxy Z Fold4

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy Z Fold5

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy Z Fold4 46/100
Galaxy Z Fold5 53/100

The Galaxy Z Fold5 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2027 (est.) against about 2026 (est.) on the Galaxy Z Fold4.

Software support:The Galaxy Z Fold4 should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Fold5 until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Fold5 the longer support window.

Front glass:The Galaxy Z Fold4 has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and the Galaxy Z Fold5 Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Weight:The Galaxy Z Fold4 weighs 263g and the Galaxy Z Fold5 253g, so the Galaxy Z Fold5 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IPX8, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2022
2023Newer

Updates until (est.)

2026
2027Supported for longer

Water resistance

IPX8
IPX8

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

263g
253gLighter

Release date

26 August 2022
11 August 2023

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm
154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm

Biometrics

Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint
Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint

Security updates until

2027
2028

Performance

Galaxy Z Fold4 75/100
Galaxy Z Fold5 81/100

The Galaxy Z Fold5 has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy Z Fold4 runs the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the Galaxy Z Fold5 the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2023.

Memory:Both have the same 12GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy Z Fold4 93/100
Galaxy Z Fold5 93/100

The same 7.6-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Size:Both have the same 7.6-inch inner screen.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2176 x 1812.

Screen size

7.6"
7.6"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2176 x 1812
2176 x 1812

Camera

Galaxy Z Fold4 68/100
Galaxy Z Fold5 68/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 10MP selfie camera.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

10MP
10MP

Battery

Galaxy Z Fold4 65/100
Galaxy Z Fold5 63/100

Battery

4400mAh
4400mAh

Wired charging

–
25W

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold4 79/100
Galaxy Z Fold5 81/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Bluetooth:The Galaxy Z Fold4 has Bluetooth 5.2 and the Galaxy Z Fold5 Bluetooth 5.3.

Port:Both have USB-C at the same port speed.

SIM:Both take the same Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold4 if you want the lower launch price. Buy the Galaxy Z Fold5 if you want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold4 if

  • You want the lower launch price
Shop from £412.83

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold5 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip
  • You want a lighter 253g body
Shop from £464.20

FAQs

The Galaxy Z Fold4 should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Fold5 until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Fold5 the longer support window.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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