Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Z Fold 5 vs. Z Fold 4: A Three-Generation Comparison, Spec by Spec
Samsung launched its latest book-style foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, in July. The Korean company increased the price by $100, bringing the starting price to $1,900.
this Galaxy Z Fold 6 Great strides have been made in durability, with waterproof protection available for the first time. It also has a lighter design and new artificial intelligence capabilities. But overall, this is just an incremental upgrade – just like the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 6appeared with it Samsung has opened the package events a few months ago.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch protective screen that opens like a book into a larger 7.6-inch display. Each display is sharper than previous models, and both have a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also received a routine processor upgrade to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Samsung says the chip is optimized for artificial intelligence.
The camera setup consists of five cameras, which appear to be the same as those on the Z Fold 5. You can scroll down to our specs sheet for more details about the camera module. We have to take a look at the Z Fold 6 and Z-fold 5 The cameras are compared in real life as the former has a more advanced chipset which may help improve its photography skills.
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Besides the price increase, the more significant changes come from a more compact design and durability. Galaxy Z Fold 6 weighs 239 grams (8.4 ounces), which is Galaxy Z Fold 5weighs 253 grams (8.9 ounces) Galaxy Z Fold 4weighs 263 grams (9.27 ounces). The Z Fold 6 is also slimmer than its predecessor, with the width reduced by more than 1.3 mm compared to the Z Fold 5 and 3.7 mm reduced from the Z Fold 4 when folded.
In addition to eye-watering prices, bulky, book-like foldable designs and poor durability have been obstacles to mass adoption of foldable phones. Samsung has made great strides in both departments, which is promising. Research firms say foldable phones make up only a small part of the overall smartphone market, but that share is growing. Samsung believes artificial intelligence can also help it make up for some shortcomings.
Google’s Gemini app is fully integrated into the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Other features include Live Translation, which translates phone calls in real time directly on your device. It’s unclear whether the new AI features are optimized for foldable phone designs.
For more information on how the Galaxy Z Fold 6 compares to its predecessor, check out our specs sheet below.
Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4 comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | |
| Covers display size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.3-inch AMOLED; 2,376 x 968 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate | 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,316 x 904 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate | 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,316 x 904 pixels; up to 120Hz |
| Internal display size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 7.6-inch AMOLED; 2,160 x 1,856 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate | 7.6-inch AMOLED; 2,176×1,812 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate | 7.6-inch AMOLED; 2,176 x 1,812 pixels; up to 120Hz |
| Pixel density | Cover: 410 ppi; interior: 374 ppi | Cover: 402 ppi; interior: 374 ppi | Cover: 402 ppi; interior: 374 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | Open: 6.04 x 5.21 x 0.22 inches; Closed: 6.04 x 2.68 x 0.48 inches | Open: 6.1 x 5.11 x 0.24 inches; Closed: 6.1 x 2.64 x 0.53 inches | Open: 6.11 x 5.12 x 0.25 inches; Closed: 6.11 x 2.64 x 0.62 inches |
| Dimensions (mm) | Open: 153.5×132.5×5.6mm; closed: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm | Opening: 154.94×129.79×6.1mm; closed: 154.94 x 67.06 x 13.46mm | Opening: 155.1×130.1×6.3mm; closed: 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 239 g (8.43 oz) | 253 g (8.92 oz) | 263 g (9.27 oz) |
| Mobile software | Android 14 | Android 13 | Android 12L |
| camera | 50 megapixels (wide angle), 12 megapixels (ultra wide angle), 10 megapixels (3x telephoto) | 50 megapixels (wide angle), 12 megapixels (ultra wide angle), 10 megapixels (telephoto) | 50 megapixels (wide angle), 12 megapixels (ultra wide angle), 10 megapixels (telephoto) |
| front camera | 4 megapixels (built-in under-screen selfie); 10 megapixel (cover selfie) | 4 megapixels (internal under screen); 10 megapixels (covered screen) | 4 megapixels (under internal display); 10 megapixels (covering screen) |
| video capture | To be determined | 8K | 4K |
| processor | Snapdragon 8 third generation | Snapdragon 8 second generation | Snapdragon 8th Generation Plus 1 |
| Memory/Storage | 12GB+256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 12GB+256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 12GB+256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expandable storage | without any | without any | without any |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| fingerprint sensor | side | side | side |
| connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | without any | without any | without any |
| special features | IP48 protection level, 25W wired charging, wireless charging + shared power supply, 3x optical zoom (using AI super-resolution technology, up to 10x digital zoom and 30x spatial zoom) | Support 5G, IPX8 waterproof, support S Pen, 25W wired charging, wireless charging, wireless charging sharing, three SIM cards | 5G, 30x Space Zoom camera, IPX8, 25W fast charging (no built-in charger) |
| US prices start at | $1,900 (256GB) | $1,800 (256GB) | $1,800 (256GB) |
| UK prices start at | To be determined | £1,749 (256GB) | £1,549 (256GB) |
| Australian prices start at | To be determined | AUD 2,559 (256GB) | Converts to AU$2,960 (256GB) |
