Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better resolution of 2176 x 1812 than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 97800 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is Rs. 97800.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has larger screen size of 7.6 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has only 373 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.1% than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's ~ 88.1%. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 21.6:18 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's 10 MP + 4 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | Z Fold 5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | July 26, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 253 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X, (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 21.6:18 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 373 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 91.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 387 PPI, 23.1:9 Aspect Ratio | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | S-Pen Support, stereo speakers, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Embedded-SIM, Dimensions Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 4 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Under display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Cover camera Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | One UI 5.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 4.5W |