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Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Galaxy Z Fold6

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Starting at

£464.20

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£515.16

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Galaxy Z Fold5Starting at £464.20See options
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4.5/5 (2 reviews)
5.0/5 (1 review)

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 Fold5 has the lower launch price. The Galaxy Z Fold6 counters with longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip and a lighter 239g body.

At 256GB, the Galaxy Z Fold5 launched at £1749 and the Galaxy Z Fold6 at £1799.

Available models

Galaxy Z Fold5

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy Z Fold6

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy Z Fold5 53/100
Galaxy Z Fold6 73/100

The Galaxy Z Fold6 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against about 2027 (est.) on the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Water and dust:The Galaxy Z Fold6 is rated IP48 against IPX8 on the Galaxy Z Fold5, the higher of the two ratings.

Software support:The Galaxy Z Fold5 should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Fold6 until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Fold6 the longer support window.

Frame:The Galaxy Z Fold5 has an armour aluminium frame and the Galaxy Z Fold6 an enhanced armour aluminium one.

Weight:The Galaxy Z Fold5 weighs 253g and the Galaxy Z Fold6 239g, so the Galaxy Z Fold6 is the lighter phone.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IPX8
IP48

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Enhanced Armour Aluminium

Weight

253g
239gLighter

Release date

11 August 2023
24 July 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm
153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm

Biometrics

Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint
Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint

Security updates until

2028
2031

Performance

Galaxy Z Fold5 81/100
Galaxy Z Fold6 88/100

The Galaxy Z Fold6 has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy Z Fold5 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and the Galaxy Z Fold6 the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2024.

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 2 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy Z Fold5 93/100
Galaxy Z Fold6 92/100

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

Panel:The Galaxy Z Fold5 uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2176 x 1812 and the Galaxy Z Fold6 a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2160 x 1856.

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

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

7.6"
7.6"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2176 x 1812
2160 x 1856

Peak brightness

–
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy Z Fold5 68/100
Galaxy Z Fold6 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

Video recording

–
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy Z Fold5 63/100
Galaxy Z Fold6 63/100

Both have the same 4400mAh battery.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy Z Fold5 supports Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and the Galaxy Z Fold6 Qi 15W.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Battery

4400mAh
4400mAh

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi 15W

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 23 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold5 81/100
Galaxy Z Fold6 81/100

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

SIM:The Galaxy Z Fold5 takes Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM and the Galaxy Z Fold6 Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM.

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

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

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

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

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

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold5 if you want the lower launch price. Buy the Galaxy Z Fold6 if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold5 if

  • You want the lower launch price
Shop from £464.20

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold6 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip
  • You want a lighter 239g body
Shop from £515.16

FAQs

The Galaxy Z Fold5 should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Fold6 until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Fold6 the longer support window.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

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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