Compare Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs vivo X Fold5
In this technical comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the vivo X Fold5, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2160 x 1584 px (Main, 269 ppi) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover, 422 ppi) for the Galaxy Z TriFold versus 2480 x 2200 pixels (~413 ppi) for the X Fold5.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$2,899 and Approx. $1,100 - $1,350 USD.
| Specifications |
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
vivo X Fold5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2026 | July 2025 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + multi-eSIM support | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 159.2 x 75.0 x 12.9 mm | Unfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9 mm | Unfolded: 159.7 x 142.3 x 4.3 mm; Folded: 159.7 x 72.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 309g | 217g (Gray/Titanium), 226g (White/Glass) |
| Build materials | Titanium Hinge Housing, Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame, Ceramic-Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer back | Front: 2nd-gen Armor Glass; Back: Glass fiber or Glass; Frame: Aluminum alloy; Hinge: Carbon fiber support |
| Water/Dust rating | IP48 (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins; limited dust resistance) | IPX8 / IPX9 (Water) and IP5X (Dust) |
| Miscellaneous | Dual-hinge system (folds inward twice); total thickness when folded is 12.9mm | Foldable-focused 3-stage Alert Slider; Functional down to -20°C |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Size | 10.0-inch (Main) | 6.5-inch (Cover) | 8.03 inches |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1584 px (Main, 269 ppi) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover, 422 ppi) | 2480 x 2200 pixels (~413 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 1–120Hz Adaptive (Both) | 120Hz (Adaptive 1-120Hz) |
| HDR support | HDR10+ / 100% DCI-P3 Color Volume | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (Cover) | 2nd-gen Armor Glass |
| Display (Cover) | 2600 nits peak brightness; 21:9 aspect ratio | 6.53" AMOLED, 1172 x 2748 pixels, 120Hz, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Various | 1600 nits peak (Main); S Pen support (specifically for TriFold) | 4500 nits peak brightness (both screens); Zeiss Master Color |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8 (7 years of OS and security updates) | Android 15, Funtouch 15 (Global) / OriginOS 5 (China) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz & 2x3.0 GHz & 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | Galaxy AI (Gemini Live, Sketch to Image, Photo Assist), Samsung DeX (Wireless), Multi-desktop for 10" screen | Origin Workbench (up to 5 active windows), AI Captions, DocMaster |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.1) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB / 16GB (LPDDR5X Ultra) |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3", OIS, Multi-directional PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.57, 23mm, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX921) |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, Dual Pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.05, 15mm, 120°, PDAF (Samsung JN1) |
| Telephoto / periscope | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, OIS, 3x optical zoom (30x Space Zoom) | 50 MP, f/2.55, 70mm (3x optical), OIS, 100x HyperZoom (Sony IMX882) |
| Macro | - | 15cm Telephoto Macro |
| OIS | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) | Yes (Main and Telephoto) |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps (Slow-mo) | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (Under-display tech) | 20 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Cover selfie camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm | 20 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Selfie Camera features | HDR, 4K video support | HDR, Portrait, Dual-Display Preview |
| Selfie Camera video | 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, Stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes (tuned by AKG) | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Dolby Atmos | Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | - |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG, DisplayPort support | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Color Temp |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted capacitive sensor | Side-mounted capacitive sensor |
| Stylus support | Yes (S Pen Fold Edition/Pro) | - |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - |
| Special Features | Circle to Search, Live Translate, Satellite Connectivity (SOS) | Apple ecosystem support (Apple Watch/iCloud integration), Security Chip |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 5,600mAh (Three-cell system) | 6000mAh (Silicon-Carbon), Dual-cell |
| Wired charging | 45W Wired (50% in ~30 mins) | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W Wireless | 40W Wireless; 5W Reverse Wireless charging |
| Reverse charging | No (Wired) | - |
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes (Wireless PowerShare, 4.5W) | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Crafted Black (Primary launch color) | Titanium Gray, Feather White, Pine Green |
| Inside the box | Phone, 45W Adapter (select markets), USB-C Cable, SIM Ejector | - |
| Price | ~$2,899 | Approx. $1,100 - $1,350 USD |
| Full Details | Galaxy Z TriFold - Full Specifications | X Fold5 - Full Specifications |