Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 425 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 253 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8, Stylus Support
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 13.4 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,400 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz | 3.36 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,752,375 | 1,519,358 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,843 | 1,943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,854 | 5,121 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at approximately 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Blue, Black, White, Grey, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 13.4 mm |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 129.9 mm |
| Body Height | 146.3 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 253 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 453:544 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,812 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,176 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 13 | — |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS | SM-F946B, SM-F946B/DS, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460 |
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