Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5
Short answer: the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a phone that opens into a 7.6 inch tablet, best for work, reading, multitasking and a 3x zoom camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a regular-size phone that folds in half to fit any pocket, with a big 3.4 inch Flex Window outside. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, so pick by how you want to use the phone.
Updated 11 November 2026
Design and build
The Z Fold 5 folds like a book. Closed it is a tall, narrow phone with a 6.2 inch cover screen; open it becomes a 7.6 inch tablet. It weighs 253 g and is 13.4 mm thick when folded. The Z Flip 5 folds like a compact mirror, from a 6.7 inch phone to a small square, and weighs 187 g.
Both have an aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and a new gapless hinge that closes flat. Both are rated IPX8 for water but have no dust rating, so keep them away from sand and fine dust.
Display
The Fold 5's main screen is a 7.6 inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1812 x 2176) at 120Hz, and its 6.2 inch cover screen also runs at 120Hz. The Flip 5's main screen is a 6.7 inch foldable AMOLED (1080 x 2640) at 120Hz, with a 3.4 inch Flex Window cover screen at 60Hz.
The Fold is great for reading, split-screen apps and video. The Flip's Flex Window lets you reply to messages, check maps and take selfies with the main camera without opening the phone. Both have a visible crease in the middle.
Performance and chipset
Both use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), a fast and efficient flagship chip. The Fold 5 has 12GB RAM, which helps when running two or three apps side by side.
In daily use both are smooth. The Fold handles multitasking better thanks to its bigger screen and extra RAM, while the Flip's smaller body can warm up sooner in long gaming sessions.
Cameras
The Fold 5 has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP 3x telephoto, plus a 10MP cover selfie camera and a 4MP under-display camera. The Flip 5 has a 12MP main camera with OIS and a 12MP ultra-wide, plus a 10MP selfie camera.
The Fold takes better photos and has real zoom. The Flip's trick is using its main camera for selfies through the Flex Window, and its half-folded Flex Mode works like a built-in tripod for videos and group shots.
Battery and charging
The Fold 5 has a 4400 mAh battery and the Flip 5 a 3700 mAh battery. Both charge at 25W wired and 15W wireless, with reverse wireless charging.
The Fold lasts a full day for most users. The Flip lasts a normal day but may need a top-up with heavy use; using the Flex Window for quick tasks helps save battery.
Specs side by side
- Type: book-style foldable vs flip-style foldable
- Main screen: 7.6 inch 120Hz vs 6.7 inch 120Hz
- Cover screen: 6.2 inch 120Hz vs 3.4 inch Flex Window 60Hz
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
- Rear cameras: 50MP + 12MP + 10MP 3x vs 12MP + 12MP
- Battery: 4400 mAh vs 3700 mAh
- Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless vs 25W wired, 15W wireless
- Water resistance: IPX8 vs IPX8
- Weight: 253 g vs 187 g
- Launch software: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 vs Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Software and updates
Both launched in 2023 with Android 13 and were promised four major Android upgrades. The Fold 5 adds taskbar, multi-window and drag-and-drop features for the big screen. The Flip 5 lets you run widgets and some full apps on the Flex Window.
PTA Patch Approved and SIM notes in Pakistan
Our Android phones, including the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, are Non Custom box pack units that are PTA Patch Approved, so a local SIM works normally. Only our iPhones are sold as PTA Patch Approved. Both phones use a single nano-SIM plus eSIM, so for two numbers you will need eSIM support from your operator.
Foldable screens need care: avoid pressing the inner screen with nails and keep the hinge away from dust. See how to check a Samsung is original (How to Check if a Samsung Phone Is Original).
Who should buy which
Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you want a pocket tablet for work, reading and multitasking, and a better camera with 3x zoom.
Buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if you want a stylish phone that fits any pocket and makes selfies easy. For the next generation, see Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Z Flip 6 (Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6).
