HMD T21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Tablets & iPads Battle

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HMD Global

HMD T21

87/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

83/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,849.99 USD

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS HMD T21 BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

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HMD T21Winner 🏆

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	HMD T21	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	8,200 mAh	4,400 mAh	+8,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	N/A	7.6"	7.6"
Chassis Weight	467g	253g	253g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HMD T21:

✓Larger 8,200 mAh battery capacity (+3,800 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5:

✓214g lighter chassis (253g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8149.01 lower launch MSRP ($1849.99 vs $9999)
✓7.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	HMD T21	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
os	Android 13	Android 13, up to 4 major upgrades
ram gb	4	12
cameras	main, selfie	main, selfie
display	IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ) (1200x2000 pixels)	Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ 7.6" (1812x2176 pixels) 373 PPI
weight g	467	253
os version	13	13
battery mah	8200	4400
connectivity	nfc: Yes (market/region dependent), usb: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE	—
release date	2024-05-15	2023-07-01
storage options gb	4, 64, 128	256, 512, 1024
soc	—	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Launch MSRP	Price on request	$1849.99 USD

Editorial Lab Verdict

HMD T21 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, HMD T21 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose HMD T21:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 83.0 · Larger battery capacity: 8,200 mAh (+3,800 mAh more)

When to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5:

Significantly larger display: 7.6" vs max 0" for media & multitasking · Lighter body: 253g (214g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HMD T21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Which is better: HMD T21 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

HMD T21 leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.0/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (83.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 83.0 and Larger battery capacity: 8,200 mAh (+3,800 mAh more).