With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Samsung is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2023, July 26, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 6.7 inches, 102.0 cm 2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Mint.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm), paired with 8GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 12 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
There is a Li-Po 3700 mAh battery inside. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5. What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
