Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
How long will it last?
Official promiseSupported until August 2028 · Buy-by August 2026
Samsung promises 5 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until August 2028 — buying it today still gets you about 2.2 years of safe use.
Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
95% above the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
The most polished big-screen foldable of its era, and with four OS upgrades it stays current well into 2027.
Pros
- Long support window: 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches, still receiving updates in 2026
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy keeps it fast years after launch
- IPX8 water resistance, a rarity that protects a pricey foldable
Cons
- Modest 4400mAh battery and only 25W charging hold it back
- Camera hardware is unchanged from the Fold4 and trails Samsung's Ultra phones
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 12MP |
| telephoto 3x | 10MP |
| under-display front (inner) | 4MP |
| front (cover) | 10MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 4,400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded |
| Weight | 253 g |
| Materials | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back |
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2 |
| Update policy | 4 OS upgrades · 5 years of security updates (official promise) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
How long will the Galaxy Z Fold5 get updates?
Samsung committed to 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches from its August 2023 launch, meaning security coverage runs to roughly August 2028. It was still receiving updates in 2026.
What is the last Android version the Z Fold5 will receive?
It launched on Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) and, with four OS upgrades, is eligible through Android 17.
Is the Galaxy Z Fold5 water resistant?
Yes, it carries an IPX8 rating, so it survives fresh-water submersion, but it has no dust-resistance rating because of the hinge.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.