With an RRP of \u00a31,749, the Fold 5 is one of the most expensive phones on the market right now, but is it worth it?<\/p>\n
To answer your question, the tech team at RadioTimes.com<\/a> have looked the best deals for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5<\/a>, and we\u2019ve also compared the phone to it\u2019s predecessor, the Z Fold 4 (funnily enough).<\/p>\n In this handy little guide, we\u2019ll take an in-depth look at the specifications, features and design of this new foldable gadget and compare it those that came before. Then, we\u2019ll tell you whether we think it\u2019s enough of an upgrade to justify the price.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 from \u00a31,749 at Samsung<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For more information you can find our release date pages on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5<\/a> and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5<\/a>, plus check out our comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5<\/a>, and take a look at the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 deals<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can find out about the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Watch 6<\/a> and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Galaxy Fold 5 is Samsung\u2019s slimmest and lightest fold phone yet. Compared to the Fold 4, this new gadget is 15 per cent thinner and 10g lighter, making for a much less cumbersome device in your pocket or bag.<\/p>\n The screen also has an all-new zero gap hinge, which means you won\u2019t be able to see the fold when you turn it into a tablet. This, plus the three new colourways \u2013 Icy Blue, Cream, and Phantom Black \u2013 makes for a sleeker and slimmer experience.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 from \u00a31,749 at Samsung<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Both the Z Fold 4 and Fold 5 have a 6.2-inch cover screen which unfolds into an enormous 7.6-inch tablet display. But, with its Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz screen, the Fold 5 boasts a much brighter and more dynamic display. Described as \u201clike having a cinema in your pocket\u201d this improved brightness allows you to watch your favourite Netflix or Disney Plus shows in captivating detail.<\/p>\n The Fold 5 display also has a multi-window capability, which allows you to open up to three apps at once. So, say for instance you\u2019re calling a friend and need to get some work done at the same time, you\u2019ll have no trouble using the browser and note apps while chatting away.<\/p>\n The Fold 5 has a tonne of new features that stood out to us at the Galaxy Unpacked event.<\/p>\n First, it\u2019s great for productivity. The Fold 5 is compatible with Samsung\u2019s S pen, which you can use to take handwritten notes, annotate PDF\u2019s and create shopping lists. This is especially useful on the phone\u2019s GoodNotes app which, as we\u2019ve said, you can keep open at the same time as three other apps. Note however, that the S pen isn\u2019t included in the price and you\u2019ll have to buy it separately for an RRP of at least \u00a349.<\/p>\n The Fold 5 also has an optimised taskbar which houses all your favourite apps, making them easy to access quickly, and has an improved drag and drop function. In short, this phone is great for a workaholic.<\/p>\n The other group who will benefit from the new and improved Fold 5, is gamers. For this new phone, Samsung has introduced Ray Tracing; an immersive technology that makes gameplay feel more lifelike by generating real-time lighting and shadows and uses Dolby Atmos speakers to create realistic sound.<\/p>\n It also has a range of optimised games such as the hugely popular Call of Duty and, at a later date, Spiderman and Racing Master. Plus, the split screen function allows you to have a call or chat room with friends open while you play.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 from \u00a31,749 at Samsung<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 started at \u00a31,649 for 256GB memory and went up to \u00a31,769 and \u00a32,019 upon its release in 2022. Sadly, the Fold 5 is just as expensive with 1,749 being the lowest price, then 1,849 and \u00a32,049 for increased storage. But, luckily right now we\u2019re in the pre-order period, which means you can get the higher storage phones for less. Here\u2019s the pricing:<\/p>\n In terms of storage, nothing has changed. Both the Fold 4 and Fold 5 come in 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, and all have 12GB of RAM \u2013 yet another feature that makes this phone so strong for gaming.<\/p>\n Like the Fold 4, the Fold 5 swapped out the original 3700mAh battery for a much bigger 4,400mAh battery, meaning it should last up to 1.3hours longer. It should also charge quicker due to Samsung\u2019s SuperFast charging and, thanks to the new cooling technology, the phone should refrain from getting too hot when you\u2019re using it.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 from \u00a31,749 at Samsung<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n To be fair, the Z Fold 4\u2019s camera quality didn\u2019t need much improvement. Both it and the new Fold 5 have a triple rear camera with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 50MP wide-angle lens, and a 10MP Telephoto Camera.<\/p>\n On the front, both share a 10MP selfie camera on the cover lens and a 4MP under-display camera which can\u2019t be seen on the screen; so your gaming and streaming won\u2019t be disturbed by that little black dot.<\/p>\n However, one big difference is that the Z Fold 5 has smart camera which can turn any photo into a work of art. Using AI technology, the Fold 5\u2019s camera is able to capture every detail and subtle feature, even in low light. Sharing this technology with the Samsung S23, the smart camera provides photo-shoot worthy images for everything from sweeping landscapes to vivid closeups.<\/p>\n Wherever you are in the world, if there\u2019s 5G, your Samsung Galaxy phone will find it. Both the Fold 4 and Fold 5 can connect to 4G and 5G networks, meaning you\u2019re getting the best internet speeds available to you.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 from \u00a31,749 at Samsung<\/strong><\/a><\/p> There\u2019s no denying that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 will take a big chunk out of your savings, but if you already bought the Fold 4, then chances are you\u2019ll love this new upgrade.<\/p>\n The Fold 5\u2019s zero gap hinge and brighter display means a much improved watching experience. Plus, the lighter and slimmer design will make it easier for you to watch on the go.<\/p>\n The phone\u2019s split screen, multi-window and taskbar capabilities make it the perfect device for the business-minded among you. And the GoodNotes app is the cherry on top to help you stay organised. Although the fact that the S pen isn\u2019t included is a big drawback.<\/p>\n If gaming graphics are important to you, then you\u2019ll definitely want to look at this phone. The Ray Tracing and optimised games mean that this could be one of the best tablet gaming experiences available right now.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the bottom line:<\/strong> The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a big investment, but worth it for the upgraded gaming, camera and productivity functions.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 from \u00a31,749 at Samsung<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4:<\/strong><\/p>\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Z Fold 5: key differences at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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