Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy Z Fold5

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23+ is supported until Feb 2028 at $10.32 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 runs out in Aug 2028 ($29.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · Galaxy Z Fold5 54 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.32/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 $750

Buy with care$29.13/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 70Galaxy Z Fold5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S23+ 85Galaxy Z Fold5 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 79Galaxy Z Fold5 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 74Galaxy Z Fold5 68

4,700mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Galaxy S23+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 24Galaxy Z Fold5 31

The Galaxy Z Fold5 is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 69Galaxy Z Fold5 54

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.32 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	Galaxy Z Fold5
Price (street)	$206	$750
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,700 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded
Weight	196 g	253 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Supported until	Feb 2028	Aug 2028

Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Galaxy Z Fold5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.