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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note5, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 515 ppi
- against 422 ppi
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 215 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.x
- against UFS 2.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 (1.2 GHz) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,970,196 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,772 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Grey, Cream, Purple, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 143.2 mm |
| Body Height | 153.2 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.8 % | — |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | Stylus Support | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.1 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | 28 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 57 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 2,256 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 2,504 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 515 ppi Best value | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen, Stylus Support | Anti-reflective coating, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Foldable Display, 120Hz, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, EVDO, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, ANT+ | ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.48 W/kg | 1.25 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.51 W/kg Best value | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | — |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Smart voice assistant, Voice command | — |
