The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the latest foldable smartphone from the Korean manufacturer to launch in Kenya. The phone has been on pre-order in Kenya and still is. There are some retailers who have the phone in stock starting from Ksh 290,000 (cheaper than the recommended retail price). Samsung has its official online store that you can order and have the phone delivered to you. Samsung’s official recommended retail price for the Z Fold 5 in Kenya is Ksh 325,000. You do stand a chance of getting a free smartwatch or earbuds when you order directly through them. You can also order the phone through Gadgets Leo who have it for slightly cheaper.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is not that different from the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Samsung has made a few changes but these are key and may be important to anyone who is interested in this smartphone. Being the premier foldable smartphone on the market, Samsung has an edge so far. Some other manufacturers including OPPO and even Tecno want a share of this foldable pie.
No other foldable manufacturer has priced its devices as high as Samsung. The high price of the Z Fold 5 gets people talking and this may work in Samsung’s favor. The more people that talk about it, the more people know it exists which can lead to more sales or this phone or even other Samsung products.
Have a look at the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and decide if it is worth the money.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Specifications
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Specifications | |
| Price | Ksh 290,000 | Buy on Brandcart |
| Weight | 253 g | |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm | |
| Display | Size | 7.6 inches, 120Hz Cover: 6.2 inches, 120Hz |
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ Cover: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels Cover: 904 x 2316 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| CPU | Octa-core | |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 12 GB RAM, 256/512 GB/1 TB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | No | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple 50MP + 10MP + 12MP |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 8K@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 4MP Cover camera: 10MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (Side mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh non-removable battery, 25W fast charging, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | |
| Available colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue | |
How much does Samsung fold 5 cost in Kenya?
You can get the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in Kenya starting from Ksh 290,000. The phone is available through BrandCart and most other smartphone retailers across the country.
What is the most expensive Samsung Z fold phone?
The most expensive Samsung Z Fold is the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It was launched recently and is available in Kenya starting from ksh 290,000.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 5 have?
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in different storage configurations starting from 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Keep in mind that this phone has no MicroSD card slot so choose your variant wisely.
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