Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Galaxy Z Fold6

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy Z Fold6 is supported until Jul 2031 at $18.75 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 runs out in Aug 2028 ($28.91/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Fold5 54 · Galaxy Z Fold6 64 — 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 Z Fold5 $750

Buy with care$28.91/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 $1150

Safe to buy$18.75/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Fold5 70Galaxy Z Fold6 90

The Galaxy Z Fold6's screen is the better one — 7.6-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, qxga+ (2160×1856), 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 6.3-inch dynamic amoled 2x cover (2376×968).

Performance

Galaxy Z Fold5 85Galaxy Z Fold6 92

The Galaxy Z Fold6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy Z Fold5 79Galaxy Z Fold6 79

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

Battery

Galaxy Z Fold5 68Galaxy Z Fold6 68

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Fold5 31Galaxy Z Fold6 73

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 35 months longer than the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Value

Galaxy Z Fold5 54Galaxy Z Fold6 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Fold6 at $18.75 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Fold5	Galaxy Z Fold6
Price (street)	$750	$1150
Display	7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, QXGA+ (2160×1856), 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover (2376×968)
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,400 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded	Unfolded 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; Folded 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm
Weight	253 g	239 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IP48
Supported until	Aug 2028	Jul 2031

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