Galaxy Z Fold5 in Icy Blue, Front + Back view

Official manufacturer render.

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold5

Phone2023Released
  • 253 g

Available colors

Selected: Icy Blue

Physical specifications

Folded

Display size

253 g

Weight

154.9 mm

Height

67.1 mm

Width

13.4 mm

Thickness

Aspect ratio

Unfolded

Display size

253 g

Weight

154.9 mm

Height

129.9 mm

Width

6.1 mm

Thickness

Aspect ratio

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight. Based on folded dimensions.

  • One-handed use

    Comfortable

    Its width suits comfortable one-handed reach for many users.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Excellent

    Its footprint fits standard pockets more easily than larger phones.

  • Carry comfort

    Heavy

    Heavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.

  • Reading and media

    Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.

  • Gaming

    Insufficient data

    The available specifications are not detailed enough to assess demanding-game performance reliably.

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Buying guide FAQ

Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.

What’s new in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) compared with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022)?

Published changes versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) include a weight change of −10 g. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.

Is it worth upgrading from Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023)?

An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a weight change of −10 g. If those areas already meet your needs on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022), the move is optional rather than urgent.

Who should buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023)?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) fits buyers looking for a mainstream phone size and people moving up from Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022). This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.

Who should keep Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022)?

Keep Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) if you do not need the listed generation changes. Moving to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) makes more sense when the listed upgrades match what you actually use.

What are the biggest improvements on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023)?

The clearest published improvements are a weight change of −10 g. Treat these as catalog differences rather than ranked review scores.

What are the biggest drawbacks of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023)?

Against Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022), the catalog does not show obvious trade-offs such as a higher launch price or a clearly heavier body. That does not mean the device is flawless—only that those drawbacks are not evident in the compared specs.

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Models and configurations

Colors
Icy BluePhantom Black

Latest Insight

Illustrative folded footprint outlines comparing catalog Galaxy Z Fold 8 measurements with an Estimated iPhone Fold silhouette — not an official Apple product render
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