UPDATE: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is one of the company’s devices that is getting One UI 6.1 update. Samsung started rolling out that update not long ago. You can find more information about it at the very end of the article.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was announced by Samsung on July 26. It was announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Tab S9 series, and the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The company had plenty to say during its second Unpacked event of 2023, that’s for sure. The Flip 5 easily stands out compared to its predecessor, due to the fact Samsung enlarged its cover display by quite a bit. The device also folds flat, unlike its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 specs
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, just like its Fold 5 sibling. Samsung also included 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside all variants of the phone. Consumers can choose between 256GB and 512GB storage options for the phone. The main, foldable display on the device measures 6.7 inches, and it offers a fullHD+ resolution. It’s a 120Hz panel and an AMOLED display. The cover display measures 3.4 inches, and that is a 60Hz panel. It’s also an AMOLED display.
A 3,700mAh battery is included inside the phone, while the device supports 25W charging. 15W wireless charging is also supported. Do note that the charging adapter is not included in the retail box. A 12-megapixel main camera sits on the back, along with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the main display, you’ll find a 10-megapixel selfie camera (hole punch).
Android 13 comes pre-installed on the phone, along with One UI 5.1.1 skin. The phone is IPX8-certified for water resistance, and it includes a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Bluetooth 5.3 is also supported here, as is 5G, and Wi-Fi 6E.
How much does the Galaxy Z Flip 5 cost?
In regards to the price tag, we do have some good news. Samsung opted not to increase the price tag for the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The phone will cost $999, which is the same price as the Galaxy Z Flip 4 launched last year.
Where can I buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5?
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be available in all the usual places you’d expect. That goes for both the US carriers and retailers.
– Samsung
– Amazon
– Best Buy
– Verizon
– AT&T
– T-Mobile
That list will likely increase, and soon, though, so keep that in mind. We’ll also add more links as they become available.
What carriers does it work on?
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 will, much like the Galaxy Z Fold 5, work on all US carriers, basically. That includes AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. It also includes all MVNOs that run on their networks. Some of them are Visible, US Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Cricket… and so on.
What colors does the Galaxy Z Flip 5 come in?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes in eight color options. Now, it’s worth noting that half of those colors will be exclusive to Samsung.com. The ones that you’ll be able to get over at your carrier, or a retail store are Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Mint. Their availability may vary, though, of course.
If you plan on getting the Galaxy Z Flip 5 from Samsung.com directly, you’ll also be able to choose from the following colors: Blue, Gray, Green, and Yellow. There are plenty of choices here, actually.
What new upgrades does the Galaxy Z Flip 5 have over the Galaxy Z Flip 4?
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 does bring a number of upgrades over its predecessor. We’ll highlight the most notable ones below.
It folds fully flat
Unlike the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 folds flat. Clamshell foldables from competing OEMs have been folding flat for years, but Samsung opted to leave a gap on its phones. Well, that gap is now closed, as both the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 finally fold flat. That was, the inner display is actually well-protected when the phone is folded.
Much larger cover screen
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 included a 1.9-inch cover display. The Galaxy Z Flip 5, on the other hand, has a 3.4-inch cover display. Needless to say, it’s a lot larger, thus able to show you more information. Samsung now refers to it as ‘Flex Window’, by the way. It also has an interesting, and recognizable folder shape.
Even more cover screen widgets
Samsung still doesn’t allow you to use any app on the cover screen, as Motorola does, but the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is still considerably more useful than ever before It now offers a ton of widgets, and more are on the way. You can also enable app widgets in labs for Google Maps, WhatsApp, and more.
Improved cameras
The rear-facing camera setup on the phone has been improved. Samsung claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 can capture 3x more light, presumably in comparison with its predecessor. Various software improvements have been issued for other cameras too.
Design refinements
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 simply looks and feels like a more refined product. Not only does it fold fully flat now, and has a more useful cover display which does stand out, but it’s also thinner than its predecessor when folded. It just feels great to use.
What cases are available for the Galaxy Z Flip 5?
A bunch of official cases will be on offer for this phone, including a Clear Gadget case ($49.99), a FlipSuit case ($59.99), a Silicone Case with Ring ($39.99), and a Flap Eco-Leather Case ($89.99). That’s the list that we have thus far, more info will be added soon.
Should I buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Based on our initial hands-on time with both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, we feel like the Flip 5 delivers more of a change. Not only does it fold flat now, but it also has a lot larger cover display, which is more useful than before. Still, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is still a great device, so if you have that one, upgrading to the Flip 5 may not be the way to go. If not, we do feel like this will be a compelling phone. We’ll have to properly review it to share more info, though, so stay tuned.
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Updated February 14, 2024:
Android security update for February 2024 has arrived to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 units in the US. The rest of the world will start getting the update soon as well. The update is rolling out to both carrier-locked and unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5 models in the States. The model numbers in question here are F731USQS2BXAD and F731U1UES2BXAD. This particular update does not bring any new features or anything of the sort, we’re strictly speaking about security patches. To be more accurate, 69 security vulnerabilities have been fixed.
Updated on March 12, 2024:
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 started receiving a new Android security patch. This time around we’re talking about the update for March. At the time of writing this, the update is available for carrier-locked versions only, and comes with a firmware build number ‘F731USQS2BXBE’. An update for unlocked models is also coming, and could even be rolling out as we speak. This update brings three dozen Android OS security fixes and nine Galaxy fixes. The update is not that big, by the way, and it’s rolling out in stages.
Updated on April 5, 2024:
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 units have started receiving Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update. The rollout started in the US, for Verizon units, but by the time you end up reading this, chances are the rollout started for your unit too. If you’re wondering what’s new, let’s get to it.
This update brings Google’s Circle to Search to the Galaxy Z Flip 5. It allows you to simply circle whatever you want to search, it’s very seamless. On top of that, the default camera app can now scan and translate text for you. The company’s default browser, Samsung Internet, can create summaries of websites for you. The default keyboard also received some AI features. AI translate is available, and you can choose between different chat styles too.
The Galaxy Ai made its way to the gallery app too. In case you need to do some heavy editing, it can be quite useful to have. It can remove subjects, change backgrounds, and so on. Generative AI wallpapers are also here, and much more.
