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Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Galaxy A05
26.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
20Display43.7
29Camera55.7
43.7Battery60.8
20Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0511 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 26.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+40). Samsung Galaxy A05 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A05

  • 37% lower weight: 195 g vs 309 g
  • 32% lower thickness: 8.8 mm vs 12.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $119 vs $2,899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Screen size6.7 ″10 ″+49%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1600x7202160x1584
Pixel density262 ppi269 ppi+3%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%—
RAM (max)4 GB16 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 128GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP10 MP+25%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Capacity5,000 mAh5,600 mAh+12%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Weight195 g+37%309 g
Thickness8.8 mm+32%12.9 mm
IP rating—IP48
Frame materialPlasticTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCNo—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI Core 5.1)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYes—

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