The foldable space has evolved a lot over the last few years, and it’s no longer limited to phones from one or two major manufacturers. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, however, remains a reliable and solid pick overall, and it’s still an easy recommendation for us over some other options out there. It’s easily among the most refined and premium flagships on the market, but it’s just as expensive and fragile as the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
That means you’ll need a good protective case to cover your Galaxy Z Fold 5 and ensure it doesn’t get scratched or cracked on impact. There’s no shortage of Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases on the market, but below are a few of my favorites that’ll keep your phone safe.
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Spigen Ultra Hybrid for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Editor’s choice
Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid case for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 brings not only a unique look to your new foldable with its clear frame and backplate that offers a faux view of your phone’s internals, but it also blends soft TPU material with a hard plastic back for comfortable protection.
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Ringke Slim case for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Best value
$33 $37 Save $4
This combo deal from Ringke gets you a slim, transparent case for your Galaxy Z Fold 5, and screen protectors for both the inner and outer screen for less than most cases. The case has raised bezels around the screen and cameras, while the plastic film will protect from scratches and cracks.
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Otterbox Thin Flex for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Anti-microbial
Most cases will protect your Galaxy Z Fold 5 from drops or scratches, but this slimline Thin Flex from Otterbox will also protect you from gunk, with an antimicrobial coating. It also has raised TPU bumpers and clear polycarbonate to show off your Fold 5.
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Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro Case for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Promoted Pick
In partnership with Supcase
The Supcase UB Pro has protected many smartphones from damage, and now the Galaxy Z Fold 5 can benefit from its 360-degree protection. It’s got an inbuilt screen protector for the outer screen, TPU for shock absorption, and an S Pen slot for the older S Pen Fold Edition.
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Casetify Impact Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Customized pick
CASETiFY’s Impact case is great on its own, with impact protection and raised bezels for screen protection. You can also customize it with thousands of artworks, graphics, or licensed Co-Lab patterns to create a one-of-a-kind case that’s uniquely you.
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Caseology Parallax for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Textural variety
$25 $40 Save $15
Caseology’s Parallax case range has long been a favorite of our staff, and now it’s available to protect your Galaxy Z Fold 5. The back has a nice geometric raised pattern for added grip, and it lays flat on surfaces. It is missing a hinge protection section, though.
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Spigen Tough Armor Pro for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Built-in S Pen slot
$78 $85 Save $7
Spigen’s Tough Armor Pro P is a case that will ensure your Galaxy Z Fold 5 is protected from all angles, and that includes keeping your S Pen safe in a clever hinge door. The new foam technology in the case added extra shock protection so your phone can survive nearly anything.
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Samsung Slim S Pen Case for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Official S Pen case
$45 $100 Save $55
Samsung’s first-party slimline case has an integrated S Pen holder that pops the stylus out at the click of a button. That’s pretty cool, and the rest of the case will cover the foldable in perfectly-cut protective plastic.
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Samsung Clear Gadget Case for Galaxy Z Fold 5
If attachments are your thing
$44 $60 Save $16
The Samsung Clear Gadget Case has a slimline design with clear plastic to keep your foldable bump-free. It’s also got a gadget attachment point, for ring stands, grips, straps, card holders, or other handy accessories.
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Thinborne Aramid Fiber for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Slim and stylish
If you’re looking for a slim and stylish case to protect your Galaxy Z Fold 5 then look no further than the Thinborne Aramid Fiber. You can buy this thin case with or without the MagSafe support, both of which look minimal, have precise cutouts, and offer decent protection.
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Torro Leather Wallet for Galaxy Z Fold 5
Folio style
Wrap your Galaxy Z Fold 5 in luxurious leather with this well-designed folio case from Torro. It has space for three credit cards and a handy compartment for bills, and the soft microfiber interior will keep your foldable scratch-free. You can leave your wallet at home. The cover also turns into a handy kickstand for hands-free viewing.
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Ghostek Exec for Galaxy Z Fold 5
With wallet
Cover your foldable in this hybrid case from Ghostek and stop worrying about dinging the camera bump, as it’s got a 1mm raised bezel around all three lenses. You also get soft TPU around the edges for bump protection, shock-absorbing pads, and a hard structure of TPU with a magnetically attached TPU wallet for three cards.
Closing the book on the best cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of the best foldable phones, with many of the big-name case manufacturers having options available, from OtterBox, Supcase, and Spigen, to keep it protected. I really like some of the newer cases, like the Ghostek Exec which covers the device in a hybrid protective layer with removable magnetic wallet, or the CASETiFY Impact case for its huge swath of customization and collaboration designs. With how dirty our phones get, it’s nice to see the slim OtterBox Flex incorporate anti-microbial protection into the materials used. And for more protection, there’s the ever-reliable Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro, which also has an S Pen holster.
If you prefer to stay first-party, Samsung has a selection of available cases, from gadget accessories that were first released for the Galaxy S23 range to slimline and eye-catching S Pen holders. Once again, Samsung hasn’t included a fast (or any) charger with the Galaxy Z Fold 5. You’ll want to check out our collection of the best chargers for the foldable device if you don’t already have a suitable power source, and you can put another layer of protection on your phone with one of these great screen protectors.
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