Body and Design

Flex the pocket-perfect and powerful Galaxy Z Flip5. 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 Flip5 is a beauty to behold and experience. Galaxy Z Flip5 is charmingly compact and now with Flex Window, is Samsung’s biggest cover screen yet. Join the flip side with a phone that’s tiny, trendy, and totally flea full keyboard, make calls, check the weather forecast, and even access your wallet. Access and organize your widgets from the cover screen so you always have your favorites at your fingertips. Customize your device with your favorite widgets, video wallpapers, clock faces and more to make your Galaxy Z Flip5 uniquely you.

Immersive Display

The Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) 6.7-inch display is immersive and bright once turned on. When folded, the Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi cover 3.4-inch display is equally impressive. At 1200 nits of brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) resolution, Flip5’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

No matter which camera you use, Galaxy Z Flip5 allows you to easily capture your best angle.

Selfies

Capture the moment, even when your phone is closed. Snap, review and edit your pics, all from the Flex Window right on the cover. Stellar selfies are made easy with Flex Window. The single, 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm selfie camera with the HDR feature helps to capture excellent selfie shots as well as capture 4K@30fps videos.

Main Camera.

Samsung installed a dual main camera set-up 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

Both cameras combine for amazing snapshots and video 4K capture. With LED Flash, HDR and Panorama features that accompany the main camera, you have options on the kind of pictures to take depending on circumstances and your preferences.

Wide and bright low-light video: The Wide Camera on Galaxy Z Flip5 brings more of the scene into 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 Flip5 is good as they come for high-end smartphones.

Durability

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 Flip5 is tested and verified to withstand 200,000 folds over 5 years of daily use. Featuring the zero-gap Flex Hinge, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IPX8 water resistance, the handset is built for durability.
• 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 whole new level of power.  Experience smoother graphics, faster AI and improved battery performance.

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 make the Flip5 seamless and a great fit for intensive use such as multitasking and playing games.

Operating System

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 comes installed with the latest OS, Android 13 along with 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 immersive yourself into the possibilities the smartphone provides.

Compact and Productive Smartphone

A large cover screen and sleek foldability pack big 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, and 512GB 8GB RAM depending on the model, Galaxy Flip comes ready for high-end action. 8GB RAM is great on a phone any day. 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

Galaxy Z Flip5 is 5G network enabled. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. With SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave 5G band and HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G network speed, you are able to upload and download large files fast and easily compared to lesser network bands on other smartphones.

For ease of communication, the Flip 5 comes packed with installed stereo speakers for high-quality audio output Samsung handsets are associated with. Too bad 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. You have to opt for a Bluetooth connection to your devices to listen to your music, play videos or watch your series.

The USB Type-C 2.0, OTG and NFC are great for fast data transfer. The internet connectivity is equally great 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. With the battery capacity upon fully charging, it provides 57 hours of listening to music and 20 hours of watching movies before the need to recharge. To recharge, make use of the 25W wired, 1-50% in 30 min fast charging unit or 15W wireless fast charging option. The charging system also supports 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Pros

• 5G Network enabled
• Weatherproof with IPX8 Rating certification
• Supports Nano and eSIM
• Runs on latest Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
• Dual display options, when folded and unfolded.
• 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
• Still lacks a telephoto lens

 Alternative Handsets

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

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