Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 / Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: SM-F966 family (Best Buy lists SM-F966U); 12 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/512 GB, 16 GB/1 TB; Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, and Mint only on Samsung.com. The SIM layout varies by country and carrier.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: Galaxy Z Fold5; 12 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. Memory options and colours vary by market. The Z Fold4 and Z Fold6 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Release year20252023
Main display8.0-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Infinity Flex); 2184 × 1968, 368 ppi; 1–120 Hz adaptive

The adaptive refresh rate rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and drops as low as 1 Hz on static content to save battery. The foldable inner screen has a plastic protective layer and is not as hard as glass.

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Cover display6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2520 × 1080 (21:9), 422 ppi; 1–120 Hz adaptive

The 21:9 ratio gives a width close to an ordinary phone for typing while folded.

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Peak brightnessUp to 2,600 nits

The peak is reached briefly in strong light; it is not a sustained full-screen value.

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Dimensions and weightFolded 72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm; unfolded 143.2 × 158.4 × 4.2 mm; 215 g Samsung—
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the cover screen, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back; Advanced Armor Aluminum frame

Samsung says Advanced Armor Aluminum gives a 10% gain in strength and hardness over the previous frame.

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Water resistanceIP48 (lab-tested in fresh water up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes)

The 4 in IP48 refers to protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm; it is not a rating against fine dust. Samsung’s water test was done in fresh water.

Samsung		IPX8 (up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water)

The “X” means dust protection is not rated; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SamsungSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Samsung
Memory and storage12 GB + 256 GB; 12 GB + 512 GB; 16 GB + 1 TB

16 GB of memory comes only with the 1 TB version; there is no memory card slot.

Samsung		12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB

There is no memory card slot; options vary by market.

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Rear cameras200 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, OIS, 85°); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); 10 MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, OIS, 3× optical)

3× optical zoom uses the telephoto lens; 30× Space Zoom adds AI-assisted 10× digital zoom on top of the 3× optical.

Samsung		50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); 10 MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, OIS, 3x optical)

30x Space Zoom adds digital zoom on top of the 3x optical zoom; image quality may drop beyond 3x.

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Front cameras10 MP on the cover screen (ƒ/2.2, 85°); 10 MP on the main screen (ƒ/2.2, 100°) Samsung10 MP on the cover screen (ƒ/2.2); 4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (ƒ/1.8)

The under-display camera leaves no hole in the inner screen, but shooting through the pixels lowers image quality.

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Battery and charging4,400 mAh typical dual battery (rated 4,272 mAh); 50% in about 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

The dual battery consists of cells split across both halves. Wireless PowerShare provides wireless power from the back of the phone to accessories such as earbuds or a watch.

Samsung		4,400 mAh (typical) dual battery; 50% in about 30 minutes with 25 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Rated capacity is 4,270 mAh. The 25 W adapter is sold separately. Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone charge Qi-compatible watches, earbuds or phones.

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SoftwareAndroid 16 and One UI 8 SamsungAt launch Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Samsung
Connectivity5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Samsung—
SIMUp to two nano-SIMs plus multi-eSIM

The SIM layout varies by market and carrier.

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Security and sensorsSide-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor; Samsung Knox and Knox Vault; accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity and light sensors

Knox Vault keeps sensitive data such as passwords and biometrics in a separate secure processor and memory.

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Main screen—7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2176 × 1812, 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh

Adaptive refresh rises to 120 Hz for motion and drops to 1 Hz for still images to save battery. Allowing for the rounded corners the screen is 7.4 inches; the fold line can be visible in use.

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Cover screen—6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2316 × 904 (23.1:9), 402 ppi; 48–120 Hz

The 23.1:9 ratio makes the cover screen tall and narrow; it works like a regular phone screen when closed.

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Connectivity and SIM—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; up to two nano-SIMs and one eSIM

The SIM and eSIM arrangement varies by market and carrier.

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Security—Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side key; Samsung Knox Vault Samsung
Size and weight—Folded 67.1 × 154.9 × 13.4 mm; unfolded 129.9 × 154.9 × 6.1 mm; 253 g Samsung