Body and Design

Flex the pocket-perfect and powerful Galaxy Z Flip 5. With its innovative design, this compact phone is packed with a big personality. Measuring 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) and 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm (folded), the Flip 5 is a beauty to behold and experience.

Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is charmingly compact and, now with Flex Window, is Samsung’s most giant cover screen yet. Join the flip side with a tiny, trendy and flex-worthy phone. Galaxy Z Flip 5 packs significant innovation into a pocket-perfect phone with an impressive cover screen and foldable design.

Moreover, the Flip phone from Samsung comes in different colour shades, making it unique and classy. With eight shades to choose from, Galaxy Z Flip 5 makes a statement and shows off your style. Add an extra pop of personality to your device with exclusive colours: Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green and Yellow.

Impressive, Flexible, Foldable Display

Flex Window

Do more with Flex Window, the convenient 3.4″ cover screen. Conveniently, you can reply to messages with a full keyboard, make calls, check the weather forecast and even access your wallet.

Seamlessly access and organize your widgets from the cover screen so you always have your favourites at your fingertips. Additively, customize your device with your favourite widgets, video wallpapers, clock faces, and more to make your Galaxy Z Flip5 uniquely you.

Immersive Display on Samsung Z Galaxy Flip 5

The Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) 6.7-inch display is immersive and bright once turned on. A Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi cover 3.4-inch display is equally impressive when folded.

Moreover, at 1200 nits of brightness, 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5’s much-anticipated display is one of its kind, poised to give you a cinematic, immersive and unforgettable experience as you use the device to communicate, for entertainment and connect to the rest of the world.

Perfect Camera Set-up

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 effectively lets you easily capture your best angle no matter which camera you use.

Selfies on Galaxy Z Flip 5 10MP Camera

Capture the moment, even when your phone is closed. Snap, review and edit your pics from the Flex Window right on the cover. Stellar selfies are made easy with Flex Window.

Notably, the single, 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm selfie camera with the HDR feature helps to capture excellent selfie shots and 4K@30fps videos.

Main Camera.

Samsung installed a dual main camera set-up n the Flip 5 consisting of:

• 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

Correspondingly, both cameras combine for excellent snapshots and video 4K capture. With LED Flash, HDR, and Panorama features accompanying the primary camera, you can choose the kind of pictures to take depending on circumstances and your preferences.

Wide and bright low-light video: The Wide Camera on Galaxy Z Flip 5 brings more of the scene into the frame, whether open or closed. Plus, with Nightography video at 60 fps, losing sunlight doesn’t mean losing out on quality.

With the ability to record 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, and HDR10+ videos, the main camera set-up on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is as good as they come for high-end smartphones.

Durability when using Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Assurance Program gives you the confidence to experience ultimate innovation and peace of mind.

Cutting Edge Innovation: 5^th generation foldable technology utilizing advanced, time-tested folding innovation.

Built to withstand: The Galaxy Flip 5 is tested and verified to withstand 200,000 folds over 5 years of daily use. Assuredly, the handset is made for durability and features the zero-gap Flex Hinge, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IPX8 water resistance.

Out-of-the-box screen protection: Internal screen protection is pre-installed on Galaxy Z products. Plus, get a free one-time screen protector replacement if needed.

Worry-Free Repair: Get special coverage for a discounted, one-time screen replacement due to a defect or accident.

High-end Performance

The most powerful processor on any Galaxy Model produced

The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy takes you to a new power level.  Experience smoother graphics, faster AI and improved battery performance on your Galaxy Z Flip 5 once you power the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to life.

An 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) CPU and Adreno 740 GPU altogether make the Galaxy Flip 5 seamless and an excellent fit for intensive use such as multitasking and playing games.

Operating System

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes installed with the latest OS, Android 13, and upgraded One UI 5.1.1. You will have a great user experience with the latest applications and user interface that make productivity and usability better and more fun as you immerse yourself in the smartphone’s possibilities.

Compact and Productive Smartphone

A large cover screen and sleek foldability pack significant innovation into a pocket-sized productivity powerhouse. One-hand control keeps you efficient even when folded.

Memory Space on the Flip5

Packed with 256GB internal memory, 8GB RAM, 512GB, and 8GB RAM, depending on the model, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes ready for high-end action. 8GB RAM is excellent on the phone any day. Besides, the more RAM your phone has, the snappier its performance when switching between applications.

256GB/512GB internal memory is equally impressive and well thought out by Samsung for the desirable premium handset. If you want to download and use apps that consume a lot of memory, such as video editors or complex mobile games, your phone may be limited memory-wise and be prone to hitching and stuttering. However, you stand not to experience this with the Flip5’s 256GB/512GB internal memory.

Connectivity and Communication on Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 is 5G network enabled. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. With SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave 5G band and HSPA, LTE-A (CA), and 5G network speed, you can upload and download large files quickly and easily compared to lesser network bands on other smartphones.

Moreover, for ease of communication, the Galaxy Flip 5 comes packed with installed stereo speakers for the high-quality audio output Samsung handsets are associated with. Unfortunately, it has no 3.5mm jack port, no FM Radio support for radio lovers and use of traditional wired headsets for a hands-free experience. It would be best to use Bluetooth connectivity to your devices to listen to music, play videos or watch your series.

The USB Type-C 2.0, OTG and NFC are great for fast data transfer. Additionally, internet connectivity is equally excellent on the handset, considering it uses the latest WLAN Technology (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct) characterized by minimized buffering and stabilization of the network for the best experience while browsing or video live-streaming.

Powering Mechanism

Backed up by a powerful processor, this 3,700mAh battery keeps you streaming or gaming late into the night. Enable low-power mode to keep the fun flowing. Upon fully charging, the battery capacity provides 57 hours of listening to music and 20 hours of watching movies before recharging.

To recharge, use the 25W wired, 1-50% in 30 min fast charging unit or 15W wireless fast charging option. additionally, the charging system also supports 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Pros

• 5G Network enabled
• Weatherproof with IPX8 Rating certification
• Supports Nano and eSIM
• Runs on latest Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
• Relative flexibility and options in usage with Dual display options
• Slim and featherlight for a Flip phone
• Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Cover
• Modest and high-performance Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset
• Modest Memory space (256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM)
• Decent camera set-up capable of 4K Video recording
• Improved night mode and 10x zoom
• Supports wireless charging
• Supports fast charging, 25W
• Support reverse wireless charging.

Cons

• No Gyro-EIS for image stability in videos
• Low battery capacity at 3,700mAh
• Cover display software is somehow limited
• Disappointingly lacks a telephoto lens

Verdict:

Albeit a huge price tag, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is s a premium handset created for performance and aesthetics. Comparatively, when set against its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4,  Galaxy z Flip 5 is greatly improved in both functionality and durability, with reference to the hinge. Additionally, the more powerful processor and battery makes the flagship phone hold its own in the Flip class of smartphones.

Rating: 8.5/10

 Alternative Handsets

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
• Huawei Mate X3
• Oppo Find N2 Flip
• Apple iPhone 14 Pro

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