Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Z Fold8 is the cheaper one to own: around £1375 over a typical contract, £1107 less than the Z Fold5 5G.
12 reviews 4.4
10 reviews
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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| Expert Rating | 4.0 12 reviews |
4.4 10 reviews |
| Screen | 7.6" | 7.6" |
| Display | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Resolution | 1812 x 2176 | 1828 x 2584 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 373 | 416 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 4 Megapixels | 10 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Android | Android |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | 275 grams | 199 grams |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Contracts |
£38.94/mo
£970.00 upfront |
£44.99/mo
£269.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £399.99 | £1656.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is cheaper on contract at £1374.76 over the life of the deal from £44.99 per month with £269.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 7.6", the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 373, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 uses a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £399.99.
What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is more compact. It's 76g lighter at 199 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?
Both phones run Android.