Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Fairphone 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F946B/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 154.9 mm | 161.6 mm | Fairphone 5 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Width | 67.1 mm | 75.83 mm | Fairphone 5 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Depth | 13.4 mm | 9.6 mm | Fairphone 5 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Weight | 253 g | 212 g | Fairphone 5 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Dimensions Details | Folded - 67.1 mm x 13.4 mm x 154.9 mm Unfolded - 129.9 mm x 6.1 mm x 154.9 mm |
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| Body Colour | Icy blue | Cream | Phantom black | Sky blue | Transparent | Matte black | |
| Body Material | Armour Aluminium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 100% post-consumer recycled plastic | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Splash-resistant, dust-resistant, shock-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP55 | |
| Repairability Index | 8 (out of 10) | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.244 W/kg (head), 3.12 W/kg (limb), 1.193 W/kg (body) | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
| Display Design | Inward folding | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.6" | 6.46" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger screen size than Fairphone 5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2176 x 1812 pixels | 2700 x 1224 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better screen resolution than Fairphone 5. |
| Display Format | QXGA+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 374 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.6:18 | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 1750 cd/m² | 880 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better display brightness than Fairphone 5. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 1.07 billion colours | Fairphone 5 has better colour depth than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better refresh rate than Fairphone 5. |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 300 Hz | |
| Display Features | 100% DCI-P3 | Wide colour display (P3), Adaptive Tone, Pixelworks technology | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 6.2" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 2316 x 904 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | 7.6 in | - | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | 2176 x 1812 pixels | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | - | QCM6490 | |
| Clock Speed | 3.36 GHz | 2.7 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has higher clock speed than Fairphone 5. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 643 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| RAM | LPDDR5X SDRAM - 12 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has more RAM than Fairphone 5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 256 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 216.1 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 50 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.49" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony IMX800 sensor | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.88 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 85 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 10 cm | |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 26mm | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Camera Modes | Nightography, Capture View, Astro Hyperlapse | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Portrait, Super Night mode, Stop-Motion Video Mode, High-Pixel Mode | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | RAW image capture, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Super Resolution, Dual preview, Auto FPS | 4-in-1 pixel binning, OIS+EIS dual stabilisation |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Fairphone 5 has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2.51" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Sony IMX858 Sensor | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 6-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.12 μm | 0.7 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger second camera pixel size than Fairphone 5. |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 13mm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Autofocus | |
| Camera Modes (2nd Camera) | - | Macro mode | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), 2.5cm macro photography, 4-in-1 pixel binning |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 10 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 36 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Space Zoom x30 | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Fairphone 5 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Samsung JN1 | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.45 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
| Field of View (Front) | 85 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 0.64 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger front camera pixel size than Fairphone 5. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 22mm | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), 4-in-1 Pixel technology, up to 1.5x digital zoom |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 4 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.8 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 2 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Front) | Under display camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4400 mAh | 4200 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger battery capacity than Fairphone 5. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 459 hours | |
| Talk Time | 2400 minutes | 2280 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has longer battery life when making calls than Fairphone 5. |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 17 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2400 min |
Talk: up to 2280 min Standby: up to 459 hrs Continuous browsing: up to 18 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | One UI 5.1.1 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, 5G NR, HSDPA+ | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n48 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 3500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has UWB wireless technology. |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, SBC, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, magnetometer, Time of Flight (ToF), light sensor, gyroscope, compass | |
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| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Multi Window, MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, Samsung DeX support, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Samsung Knox Vault, S Pen support, taskbar | OTG Reverse Charge, modular and repairable design, recycled and fair materials, DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 8 years of software upgrades | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Fairphone 5 |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IEC 61960 | IP55, MIL-STD-810H, ICE 60058-2-31 | |
| Product Recycled Content | - | 70 % - fair focus or recycled materials | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m |
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