Should you get the Galaxy Z Fold 5 or make the sensible choice and wait for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which comes in early 2024?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is just around the corner, likely coming very, very early in 2024 to take on the iPhone 15 series with a revamped design, hardware and camera improvements. However, the most recent top Samsung phone, the , is also one party that will have more to lose when the next Galaxy flagship comes forth, as it will no longer be the most exciting device in Samsung’s roster.Of course, both will be occupying different niches, but then again, both are vying for the coveted spot in your pocket or purse, and with comparable prices and features, it’s totally okay to ponder which one to get.
First things first: both the and the won’t differ too much from what one could expect, at least visually.However, things could be very different for the . Gone will be the Armor Aluminum frame that was used on the Galaxy S23 Ultra; instead, we are getting a titanium frame like the one on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This one will boost the premium status of the phone and add some robustness to the whole package, though the potential weight savings are dismal – just a single gram difference versus the . The will also be scoring a flatter frame with minimal side curve for the display. Somewhat ironic, seeing how Samsung was the company that popularized curved displays in the first place. The , on the other hand, scored some important design revisions in contrast with the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Gone is the unsightly wedge gap between the top and bottom panels when the is in its folded state, which finally brings Samsung’s foldable up to speed with most of its foldable competitors. There’s a palpable and clearly visible display crease when you unfold the device, so no improvements in this area. A major difference between the two phones is the S Pen situation. While the technically supports an S Pen, you have to buy it separately. Meanwhile, the will come with an S Pen tucked inside a silo in the bottom.Both the and the have IP68-rated water and dust resistance, which should give you a very solid peace of mind when it comes to their overall durability. In the case of the that’s particularly impressive, as having such an ingress protection on a is still the exception rather than the norm. In termsof colors, the will be available in Black, Gray, Violet and Yellow. There will be some exclusive online-only color options, like Orange, Light Blue, and Light Green. A more diverse selection in comparison with the , that’s for sure. Meanwhile, the comes in Cream, Phantom Black, Icy Blue, Blue, and Gray.Display DifferencesAside from the fact that we are comparing a foldable versus a candybar phone, the single big difference between the and the could be the much higher peak brightness that’s coming to the .
