Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Features, Pros, Cons Kenya:
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G price in Kenya is Ksh 180,000. The device has a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz display that supports a screen resolution of 1812 x 2176 pixels. The cover screen has a 6.2-inch AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ display with a 904 x 2316 pixels screen resolution. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with Adreno 740GPU. The phone has 12GB RAM with either 256 GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage, and all this is powered by a 4400 mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 launches with Android 13L and One UI 5.1.1. Android 13L is the OS version that is specifically intended for larger screens. It also has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary camera, a 10MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide; when it comes to selfies, there is a 10 MP front-facing camera and a 4MP under-display camera. The S Pen’s latest version is slimmer and offers an even better writing experience, making real-time annotating and ideation effortless. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes in Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, and Blue colors. Buy it in Kenya today at Cytech Digitals.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G specs and price in Kenya
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
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Samsung
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Model
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Galaxy Z Fold 5
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Announced
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July 2023
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Released
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August 2023
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OS
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Android 13L, One UI 5.1.1 |
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Chipset
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Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
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CPU Speed
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Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
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GPU
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Adreno 740 |
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Storage
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256GB/512GB/1TB
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RAM
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12GB
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Card Slot
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No
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Rear Camera
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50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
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Front Camera
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10 MP
Inner Camera: 4MP |
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Network
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GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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Sim Card
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Nano-SIM and eSIM
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Weight
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253 g (8.92 oz) |
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Dimensions
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Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm, Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
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Screen Resolution
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1768 x 2208 pixels (~373 PPI density)
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Display Type
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Main Display: Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Cover display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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Display Size
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Main Display: 7.6 inches, 183.2 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Cover display: 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 23.1:9 ratio
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3.5mm jack
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No
32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
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Bluetooth
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5.3, A2DP, LE, apt-X HD |
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GPS
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GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
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NFC
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Yes
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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USB
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USB Type-C 3.2
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Radio
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No
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Sensor
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Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
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Battery
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Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable
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Fast Charging
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Fast charging 25W
Fast wireless charging 11W Reverse wireless charging 4.5W |
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Colors
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Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue |
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Price in Kenya
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Ksh 130,500 – Ksh 134,000 |
Pros and Cons of the Galaxy Z Fold5
Pros
- 5G Connectivity
- Massive RAM and Internal Memory
- Massive battery
- Supports fast wired and wireless charging
- Large, immersive display
- Powerful Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset
- Multiple screens to use
- Decent camera set-up
- Up to 8K Video recording capability
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 screen protection
- Upgraded fold design
- Improved and durable hinge design
- Robust software, with the Armor aluminum frame, comes with more brutal drop and scratch resistance.
Cons
- Massive price tag
- External display is too narrow
- Accessories have to be bought separately.
