Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2208 | 2176 |
| Resolution Width | 1768 | 1812 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | — |
| PPI | 374 | 373 |
| Screen-to-body | 88.8 | 91.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6.1 | One UI 6.1.1 |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 + | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 + |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4400 | 4400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 11 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 158.2 | 154.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Weight (g) | 271 | 253 |
| Width (mm) | 128.1 | 129.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, August 11 | 2023, July 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 27 | Available. Released 2023, August 11 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - Europe | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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