Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest innovation, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. This new device boasts significant upgrades, addressing previous flaws and introducing cutting-edge features that promise to revolutionize the foldable phone market.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with two major upgrades: the Flex Hinge and the Flex Window. The Flex Hinge allows the phone to close completely flat, eliminating the significant gap that was present in its predecessor. This improvement not only enhances the phone’s appearance but also prevents dust and particles from entering the main screen when closed. Meanwhile, the Flex Window, a new name for the phone’s larger outer screen, provides a more immersive and interactive experience.
Design and Display Reimagined
With the introduction of the Flex Hinge, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 can now be closed seamlessly, resulting in a slimmer and more refined design. The primary display features a 6.7″ 1080p panel with an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz, offering a smoother experience while being 25% more scratch-resistant than its predecessor. The outer display, measuring 3.4″ diagonally, operates at a 60Hz refresh rate, conserving battery life while providing quick access to essential features.
Expanded Outer Display and Enhanced Camera Capabilities
The outer screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is now 278% bigger than its predecessor, allowing users to engage with widgets and control various functions with ease. The viewfinder for selfies has also been enlarged, ensuring better-framed self-portraits. The camera configuration remains unchanged, with a primary 12MP module and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, both capable of recording 4K videos. Additionally, there’s a dedicated 10MP interior selfie camera for capturing self-portraits.
Powerful Internals and Seamless Software
Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, coupled with 8 GB of RAM and storage options of 256 GB or 512 GB. The phone runs on Android 13L, specially optimized for folding screens, and features Samsung’s latest One UI 5.1.1 skin on top, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Battery and Pricing
The battery specifications remain unchanged, with a 3,700 mAh capacity, supporting 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. As for pricing, Samsung has discontinued the 128 GB base model, starting at £1,050 in the UK, with the base model offering 256 GB of storage. Although the starting price has increased, the added storage makes it a worthy trade-off.
Available in a Myriad of Colors and Stylish Protective Cases
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be available in various eye-catching colors, including Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, and Yellow. Samsung also offers a diverse lineup of stylish protective cases, allowing users to customize their phones according to their preferences.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13L, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | Primary: 6.7″ Foldable Dynamic AMOLED with 1080 x 2640 pixels resolution, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Secondary: 3.4″ Super AMOLED with 720 x 748 pixels resolution, 60Hz | |
| Memory | RAM: 8 GB |
| Internal | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Card slot | No |
| Camera | Rear (Dual): 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | |
| Front | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm |
| Colors | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh, 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
| Price | £1,050 |
