UAE Price
AED 3,250
India Price
₹1,59,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2023
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 1TB is Samsung's 2023 smartphone featuring a 7.6 inches, 183.2 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4400 mAh battery. At AED 3,250 in the UAE and ₹1,59,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Galaxy Z Fold5 excels with its 7.6-inch 1812x2176 main display offering 373 ppi for crisp multitasking, 25W wired charging delivering 50% in 30 minutes, and 4400mAh battery sustaining 12:01 hours of active use. It’s built for professionals who need a tablet-sized screen for document editing, video calls, and split-screen workflows without carrying two devices. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ensures sustained performance under heavy loads. However, thermals throttle under prolonged 5G gaming or video rendering, and the 253g weight feels bulky in one hand. In UAE at AED 3250, it’s competitive because no other foldable offers this screen size with 4 Android upgrades and full 5G band support. In India at ₹159999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Pixel 8 Pro deliver 90% of the productivity with better thermals and lower cost. Only buyers needing the foldable form factor should pay this premium.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 4400 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
| Single | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mmFolded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 253 g (8.92 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 183.2 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 1024 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue |
| Models | SM-F946B, SM-F946B/DS, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460 |
| SAR | 1.16 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 749.00 / £ 499.98 / € 609.42 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1250358 (v9), 1519358 (v10) GeekBench: 4824 (v5.5), 5396 (v6.0) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 1257 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -25.9 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 12:01h |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 95h |
| Announced | 2023, July 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, August 11 |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Z Fold5.
It may not be the best value in 2026 due to newer models and reduced software support, but if you need a durable foldable with massive storage and can find it at a steep discount, it remains a solid choice for heavy users.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 1TB is priced at AED 3250 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Samsung retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 1TB is priced at ₹159999 in India. It is available through Samsung's official online store and select authorized retailers.
The camera system delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in most lighting conditions with strong color accuracy and reliable autofocus. The multi-lens setup handles zoom and low-light scenarios effectively for a foldable device.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, including multitasking across the foldable display. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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