Description
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 F946U 256GB in Phantom Black — Wholesale C/D Stock - Not Fully Functional
Sourced for refurbishers, repair depots, and parts-harvesting operations, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is Samsung's August 2023 book-style foldable: a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen and a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen, both at 120Hz, on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with 12GB of RAM. The rear camera system pairs a 50MP wide sensor with a 10MP 3x telephoto and a 12MP ultra-wide, with a 10MP cover-screen camera and a 4MP under-display camera. A 4,400mAh battery supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, the Armor Aluminum frame carries an IPX8 water-resistance rating (no dust rating), and S Pen Fold Edition input is supported (not built in). It launched on Android 13, and Samsung commits to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Unfolded it measures 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm and weighs 253 g. This lot is the SM-F946U (US carrier model) in the 256GB 5G configuration, Phantom Black, XAG Generic Locked (carrier not specified) and graded C/D Stock - Not Fully Functional.
Samsung's manufacturer support runway of 5 years from the August 2023 launch gives refurbishers a documented software window to resell restored Galaxy Z Fold5 units into. Foldable units give refurbishers a higher-value restoration target, with the main screen, cover screen, hinge assembly, and camera modules each recoverable as parts. With the fault mix confirmed at quotation, repair teams can scope labor and parts up front.
Lot Condition and Ordering
- Model number: SM-F946U (US carrier model; carrier locked, carrier not specified)
- Storage: 256GB
- Color: Phantom Black
- Condition: C/D Stock - Not Fully Functional (units have one or more functional faults)
- Carrier status: XAG Generic Locked (carrier locked; carrier not specified)
- Network capability: 5G-capable hardware
C/D Stock is a mix of the two lowest cosmetic tiers. Grade C units show heavy cosmetic wear such as visible scratches, scuffs or dents; Grade D units can show severe wear such as deep scratches, chipped or cracked back glass, or frame damage. These units are not fully functional. Each unit has one or more faults, which can include battery, camera, speaker, microphone, charging-port, biometric or display faults. Units are sold as-is for repair, refurbishment or parts recovery; the fault mix is confirmed at quotation. Not suitable for direct deployment to end users. Grade mix and accessory or packaging inclusion are confirmed at quotation.
SM-F946U is the US carrier model; the factory-unlocked variant is SM-F946U1. Units may carry carrier firmware (CSC) from their original channel. This lot is carrier locked with the carrier not specified (XAG Generic Locked); lock details are confirmed at quotation. Confirm network association and activation eligibility by IMEI before activation.
Enterprise Deployment and Management
As supplied, these units are not suitable for direct deployment to end users; each has one or more functional faults and is sold as-is. Once a refurbisher has restored a unit, the Galaxy Z Fold5 platform runs Samsung Knox, supports Android Enterprise through mainstream MDM/EMM suites, and enrolls at volume through Knox Mobile Enrollment subject to the lock status noted above, so restored stock can be resold into managed programs. On-device specifications are listed in the Technical Specifications below.
Technical Specifications
- OS: Android 13 at launch (upgradable to current One UI releases); four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (SM8550-AC, 4 nm), octa-core (1x 3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510), Adreno 740 GPU
- Memory: 12GB RAM
- Storage Expansion: No card slot (256GB, 512GB, and 1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage configurations)
- Display: 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen, 1812 x 2176, ~373 ppi, 120Hz, HDR10+; 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen, 904 x 2316, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Rear Cameras: 50MP wide f/1.8 (23mm) with dual pixel PDAF and OIS; 10MP 3x telephoto f/2.4 (66mm) with PDAF and OIS; 12MP ultra-wide f/2.2 (12mm), 123°; LED flash; 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, and 1080p@60/240fps video, HDR10+
- Front Camera: 10MP f/2.2 (24mm) cover-screen camera and 4MP f/1.8 (26mm) under-display camera; 4K@30/60fps video
- Battery: 4,400mAh Li-Po
- Charging: 25W wired (about 50% in 30 minutes), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
- Connectivity: 5G (SA/NSA sub-6 GHz; US model adds mmWave), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E tri-band (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BDS, USB-C 3.2 with OTG, Samsung DeX; nano-SIM + eSIM
- Build and Durability: Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and cover screen, plastic-covered foldable main screen; IPX8 water resistance (1.5 m for 30 minutes; no dust rating); stylus support (S Pen Fold Edition, not built in)
- Security and Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung Knox
- Dimensions: Unfolded 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm (6.10 x 5.11 x 0.24 in); folded 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm (6.10 x 2.64 x 0.53 in)
- Weight: 253 g (8.92 oz)
- Colors: Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream; Samsung.com exclusives Gray, Blue
Who Buys This Lot
TodaysCloseout supplies this lot to repair shops, refurbishers, parts-recovery operations, and resellers with in-house repair capacity. C/D Stock - Not Fully Functional suits refurbishment lines, parts recovery for Galaxy Z Fold5 repairs, and restoration for resale; it is not intended for staff issue as supplied.
Wholesale Ordering with TodaysCloseout
Current allocation and volume pricing tiers are confirmed at quotation. Sign in with a TodaysCloseout wholesale account to view live pricing and place an order; our team can consolidate this lot with other inventory in the same shipment. Every TodaysCloseout lot ships with the documented SKU, grade, and carrier status shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does C/D Stock - Not Fully Functional mean for this lot?
A: Units in this lot are graded C/D Stock - Not Fully Functional, a mix of the two lowest cosmetic tiers: Grade C units show heavy cosmetic wear such as visible scratches, scuffs or dents, and Grade D units can show severe wear such as deep scratches, chipped or cracked back glass, or frame damage. These units are not fully functional: each has one or more faults, which can include battery, camera, speaker, microphone, charging-port, biometric or display faults, and is sold as-is for repair, refurbishment or parts recovery. The fault mix is confirmed at quotation.
Q: What is the difference between F946U and F946U1?
A: SM-F946U is the US carrier model and SM-F946U1 is the US factory-unlocked model, with identical hardware. Units in this lot are SM-F946U and are carrier locked with the carrier not specified.
Q: What is the carrier status of this lot?
A: This lot is carrier locked with the carrier not specified (XAG Generic Locked); lock details are confirmed at quotation. Confirm network association and activation eligibility by IMEI before activation.
Q: How long will these units receive software updates?
A: Samsung commits to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold5 from its August 2023 launch. Check the remaining window against your resale timeline.
Q: Are these units ready for enterprise fleet management?
A: Not as supplied: units have one or more functional faults and are sold as-is for repair, refurbishment, or parts recovery. Restored units support Samsung Knox, Android Enterprise, and Knox Mobile Enrollment (see Enterprise Deployment and Management above).
Q: How is ordering handled for this lot?
A: Current allocation and volume pricing are confirmed at quotation. Sign in with a TodaysCloseout wholesale account to view pricing and place an order.
