UAE Price
AED 2,600
India Price
₹1,09,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2023
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB 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 2,600 in the UAE and ₹1,09,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Galaxy Z Fold5 excels with its 7.6-inch 120Hz Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, delivering buttery scrolling and HDR10+ clarity unmatched in foldables, and its 25W wired charging delivers 50% in 30 minutes—rare for premium foldables. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ensures sustained performance for multitasking across three active apps. Ideal buyers are professionals who need a tablet-sized screen for document editing and video calls without carrying two devices, and frequent travelers who rely on NFC and 5G connectivity. Its weakness? The 4MP under-display camera produces noisy, low-detail selfies in low light, and the 253g weight feels bulky in one hand. In UAE at AED 2600, it’s competitive because it’s the only foldable with four Android upgrades and 5G support at this price. In India at ₹109999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Pixel Fold offer similar screens with better cameras for less.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 it remains a strong choice if you need a foldable with proven durability and multitasking benefits. Consider it only if you prioritize screen real estate over cutting-edge features.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB is priced at AED 2600 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB is priced at ₹109999 in India. It is available through official Samsung outlets and select online retailers.
The camera system delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in most lighting conditions with reliable color accuracy. It excels in detail retention and handles fast-moving subjects well during video capture.
The battery life supports a full day of moderate to heavy use, including multitasking across the foldable display. It lasts longer than most foldables but requires daily charging under typical usage.
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