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Galaxy Z Fold5 in brief:
- 7.6″ unfolded
- 12 GB RAM
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip
- 50 megapixel photo sensor
- 5G compatible
Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Z on the sidelines of its “Unpacked” on July 26, 2023. It is offered in black, cream blue (as well as silver and cobalt on the Samsung website) at the following prices:
- Samsung Galazy Z Fold5 256 GB: 1 899 €
- Samsung Galazy Z Fold5 512 GB: 2 039 €
- Samsung Galazy Z Fold5 1 TB: 2 279 €
Pre-orders are already open for a period of 2 weeks. Until August 10, 2023 Samsung is also offering an introductory offer with a €100 trade-in bonus among other benefits.
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB/512 GB/1 TB |
| Operating system | Android + One UI |
| Wired charging | USB-C |
| Wireless charging | yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| Battery | 4 400 mAh |
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
| Photo sensors (rear) | 50 MP (wide-angle) + 12 MP (ultra wide-angle) + 12 MP (telephoto) |
| Photo sensors (front) | 4 MP (wide-angle) + 12 MP (wide angle) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor |
| Screen | 6.2″ (folded)/7.6″ ( unfolded) |
Photo sensors (front)
For selfies, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold5 is offered like last year with a first 4 Mp photo sensor inside with a 26 mm equivalent wide-angle lens (f/1.8). ). This lens is installed directly under the screen, while another 10 Mp sensor supports it with a wide-angle lens equivalent to 24 mm (f/2.2).
It is possible to film in 4K or Full HD at up to sixty frames per second with the selfie sensor of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 © Presse-citron.net
Photo sensors (rear)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is equipped with three different photo sensors. On the one hand, it is possible to capture images with a 23 mm equivalent wide-angle lens (f/1.8) accompanied by a 50 Mp sensor. All with optical stabilization by movement of the sensor.
For long distance photos, Samsung relies on a telephoto lens (f/2.4) with 12 Mp sensor, overshadowing the iPhone 14 Pro Max with similar abilities.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 finally offers a telephoto lens backed by a 10 Mp sensor.
the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 © Presse-citron.net
When we compare the processor of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, we see that the manufacturer has moved to a higher generation, including for the teardrop hinge which allows water to pass through. ;device to be flat, 2.4 mm thinner and 10 grams lighter.
The internal screen is significantly more durable – we are talking about particularly resistant Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum armor technology, which should reassure customers in the category. Samsung claims screen resistance improved by 25%. Its new generation hinge has been tested to withstand 200,000 openings and closings by Bureau Veritas.
It is certified resistant to immersion in fresh water (IPX8) for a maximum duration of 30 minutes. In addition, the device has many more recycled components. Its repairability index is also improving favorably, at 8/10.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a folding smartphone, with the fold in the vertical direction. Folded, the device offers a screen with a very elongated ratio because the unfolded format is almost square. The idea here is to replace your tablet in public transport or as soon as you have the opportunity to switch to the largest display, while the mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is more compact and fits in all pockets.
the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 unfolded © Samsung
The large internal screen of 7.6″ of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will be ideal for watching series and playing games or even for productivity tasks. It has an exceptional brightness of 1750 nits compared to 1300 last year, putting it on par with the Galaxy S23 Ultra screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is powered by the Android 13 operating system, with Samsung's One UI 5.1.1 overlay. It is supported for 4 years for Android updates and 5 years for security updates.
We do not yet know the precise autonomy of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, but this folding smartphone has the same battery, barely larger than that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, at 4 400mAh. We can assume that this ability allows him to last the day like his predecessor.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is equipped with 12 GB of LPDDDR5X RAM, regardless of the version.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, engraved with 4nm precision. This is also the chip that powers the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.