Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has better resolution of 2184 x 1968 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2176 x 1812. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | 
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 8 in | 
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB | 
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4400 mAh | 
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 
| Price | Rs. 105490 | Rs. 167999 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is July 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 105490. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Rs. 167999.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 7.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 373 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has only 368 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.1% than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's ~ 90%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 21.6:18 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has 20:18 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (256 GB).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 10 MP + 4 MP Dual Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | 
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India | 
| Model | Z Fold 5 | Z Fold 7 5G | 
| 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 | July 26, 2023 | July 09, 2025 | 
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2 mm | 
| Weight | 253 g | 215 g | 
| Colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint | 
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | 
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes | 
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels, 120 Hz | 8 inches, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120 Hz | 
| Aspect Ratio | 21.6:18 | 20:18 | 
| PPI | ~ 373 PPI | ~ 368 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.1% | ~ 90% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits Brightness | HDR10+ | 
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole | 
| Foldable Display | Yes | Yes | 
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 387 PPI, 23.1:9 Aspect Ratio | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 422 ppi | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | 
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | 
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 | 
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | 
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | 
| 3G | Yes | Yes | 
| 4G | Yes | Yes | 
| 5G | Yes | Yes | 
| 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 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | 
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | 
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | 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 | 
| AI Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy AI) | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | 
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IP48 | 
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | S-Pen Support, stereo speakers, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Embedded-SIM, Dimensions Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm | E-sim Support | 
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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)  | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF  | 
| OIS | Yes | Yes | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama | 
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED | 
| Front Camera | 4 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Under display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Cover camera Punch Hole  | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera) Punch Hole  | 
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 | 
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1.1 | One UI 8 | 
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | 
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | 
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | 
| 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, APE, DSF, DFF | 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 | 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4400 mAh | 
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | 
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W | 
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes | 
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |