How much is an Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 worth in 2026?

Name: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5
Brand: Samsung

Trade-in and resale values for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.

Current resale range — 256GB, good condition

$261 – $392

Average payout this week: $238

75 data points across carriers + storage tiers

Pricing by storage and condition

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$392	$326	$261	$163	$49
512GB	$431	$359	$287	$180	$54
1TB	$470	$392	$313	$196	$59

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$313	$261	$209	$131	$39
512GB	$345	$287	$230	$144	$43
1TB	$376	$313	$251	$157	$47

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$200	$166	$133	$83	$25
512GB	$235	$196	$157	$98	$29
1TB	$263	$219	$176	$110	$33

Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.

12-week resale trend

Trend chart populates once we have 2+ weekly snapshots.

Factors that affect Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 resale value

Battery health

Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".

iCloud / activation lock

Phones still tied to an Apple ID or Google account get rejected outright. Sign out before listing.

What buyers pay vs what sellers get

If you're running a buyback business, the gap between what end-users get and what wholesale buyers pay is your margin. Here's the spread on the Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 right now:

Channel	What sellers get	Resell range	Spread
Direct from public (cash)	$166–$326	$424–$470	~$304
Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle)	$166–$326	$424–$470	~$98

See the Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 buying guide for the full spread analysis.

How the Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 compares

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previous gen

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Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5

this model

$326

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next gen

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FAQ

How do I check if a phone has been blacklisted?

Run a free IMEI blacklist check using the device’s IMEI (dial *#06# to retrieve). Blacklisted phones can’t activate on any major US carrier.

Where is the best place to sell a used phone in 2026?

Comparison sites like SellCell aggregate offers from a dozen buyback platforms. Direct cash sales tend to clear at the top of the range.

Why does my trade-in offer keep dropping?

Carrier trade-in offers ratchet down monthly as new generations ship. Resale values on third-party platforms are more stable.

Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the Galaxy Z Fold Series Z Fold5 buying guide for the full inspection checklist.

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