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How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 cost in Australia?

Another Galaxy enters the Fold.

Fergus Halliday
Aug 18, 2023
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung has officially dished out the details on its 2023 foldable lineup: the premium Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 5. If the former is what you're looking for, there's a lot to like about this year's top-of-the-line tablet-sized smartphone. It's got a new hinge, a less noticable crease and spec bump that's sure to win over those still sitting on the fence when it comes the high-end device.

Now that we know all there is to know about the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5, let's take a look at how much each model costs and when each released in Australia.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 256GB
Galaxy Z Fold 5 512GB
Galaxy Z Fold 5 1TB
RRP
$2599$2799$3149
Preorder from
26 July 202326 July 202326 July 2023
Launch date
18 August 202318 August 202318 August 2023

With a starting price of $2599, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 isn't just one of the most expensive foldable smartphones out there. It's one of the most expensive handsets you can find right now. Only the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung's own Galaxy S23 Ultra come close.

For reference, here's how much last year's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cost at launch:

  • Galaxy Z Fold 4 (128GB): $2,399 
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4 (512GB): $2,699
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4 (1TB): $2,999

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 release date

Galaxy Z Fold 5

As of the 18th of August, both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are officially on-sale in Australia.

If you're already sold on buying one, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available now through all the usual suspects, including Samsung's online store, The Good Guys, Amazon, JB HI-FI and more.

Fancy the new flippable device instead? Head over to our guide to Galaxy Z Flip 5  deals for the run-down on how to save on the latest Z Flip.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 plans

If you'd prefer to pay your Fold 5 off over time, rather than upfront, these Australian telcos will hook you up with a deal that allows you to spread your payments over 36 or 24 months. 

If you're looking to pick up the Galaxy Fold 5 on a postpaid plan for as little as you can, chances are you'll want to go with Vodafone. Paired up with Vodafone's $45 small plan, you're looking at $117.19 per month on a 36-month contract.

Or at least you would be if Vodafone wasn't offering a $300 discount on this particular handset. So long as you sign up before 14 September 2023, you're looking at $108.85 per month rather than the usual rate when it comes to signing up for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 on a 36-month plan through Vodasfone.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 256GB plans (36 months)

Galaxy Z Fold 5 256GB plans (24 months)

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*Pricing and deals only accurate as of last page update. 

Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in Australia?

In Australia, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be able to be found through the following partners and retailers:

  • Telstra
  • Optus
  • Vodafone
  • JB Hi-Fi
  • Harvey Norman
  • Costco
  • The Good Guys
  • Bing Lee
  • Officeworks 
  • Amazon
Fergus Halliday
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Fergus Halliday
Fergus Halliday is a journalist and editor for Reviews.org. He’s written about technology, telecommunications, gaming and more for over a decade. He got his start writing in high school and began his full-time career as the Editor of PC World Australia. Fergus has made the MCV 30 Under 30 list, been a finalist for seven categories at the IT Journalism Awards and won Most Controversial Writer at the 2022 Consensus Awards. He has been published in Gizmodo, Kotaku, GamesHub, Press Start, Screen Rant, Superjump, Nestegg and more.