Today at its Unpacked event in Seoul, Samsung launched the new Galaxy Z Flip 5, alongside its larger and more expensive sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The successor of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 we reviewed last year, the new handset has similar hardware specifications except for the new gapless Flex Hinge, the larger more durable 3.4″cover screen (vs. 1.9″), dubbed the Flex Window by Samsung, and the latest Qualcomm’s flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (see our benchmarks).
The new Flex Window features an enhanced user interface that includes new Widgets to check the weather, control the music or check the financial news. By pinching the screen users can access Multi Widget View or directly reply to texts using the full virtual QWERTY keyboard. A quick swipe-up lets them access their Samsung Wallet.
New Gapless And More Durable Flex Hinge
This newly redesigned Flex Hinge makes the phone perfectly flat when it is closed, reducing its thickness from 17.1 mm to 15.1 mm. Additionally, by diffusing external impacts, its dual rail structure makes the device more durable.
Displays And Chassis
The 3.4″ super AMOLED cover screen has a 720 x 748 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Similar to the Z Flip 4, the gorgeous 6.7″ internal Infinity Flex display features a 2640 x 1080 resolution and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The front and back cover are covered with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 which provides better protection from drops on asphalt and concrete than the Gorilla Glass Victus+ (according to the manufacturer).
Cameras
The main camera system is the same as the one found in the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and features a 12MP f/1.8 wide shooter with OIS and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera. The 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera is located under the internal display.
SoC, RAM, Storage, and Battery
Besides the Flex Hinge and the Flex Window, the most significant upgrade is inside, with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, Qualcomm’s excellent hardware platform for Android. Combined with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB or 512GB of storage, the new SoC delivers enhanced performance and better power efficiency.
The battery capacity remains at 3700 mAh, which is understandable for a slimmer chassis already packed with so many components. Since the processor has a better power efficiency we expect a comparable battery life as the previous model. Samsung still does not provide a charger in the box, and to get up to 50% charge in 30 minutes, you will have to buy the 25W adapter. The battery technology includes supports for 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse charging. Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with WPC Qi wireless charging, please refer to the official product pages for the list of compatible devices.
Price and Availability
Starting at $999.99, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be available in Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender on August 11 with preorder debuting on July 26th. Additionally, Samsung.com will hold exclusive colors: Blue, Gray, Green, and Yellow.
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