Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Electronics

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, tablets, televisions, home appliances
Owner	Samsung Group
Website	www.samsung.com

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5—also marketed as the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 in select European markets—is a foldable smartphone running on the Android platform, introduced by Samsung Electronics on July 26, 2023. This launch was notable as it represented the inaugural occasion for the Galaxy Unpacked event to take place in South Korea, Samsung's home country. The device became available to consumers starting August 11, 2023.

Together with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 represents the last generation of foldable smartphones from Samsung that retains compatibility with 32-bit applications.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 adopts a foldable clamshell form factor, featuring an updated hinge mechanism that enables the device to fold completely flat, minimizing the gap visible when closed. Its exterior frame is built from Armor Aluminum, while both the cover screen and rear panel are safeguarded by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The phone also holds an IPX8 certification for water resistance.

This model is offered in a variety of colors, including exclusive options available only through online channels:

Color sample	Color name
	Mint
	Graphite
	Lavender
	Cream
	Gray (Online exclusive)
	Blue (Online exclusive)
	Green (Online exclusive)
	Yellow (Online exclusive)

Hardware

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 integrates a foldable primary display alongside a smaller cover screen. Below are the core hardware specifications concerning performance, battery capacity, camera setup, and connectivity features.

Display

• Primary Display:
  • 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel
  • Refresh rate adjustable up to 120 Hz

• Cover Screen:
  • 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display
  • Enables widget use, message responses, and previews of selected applications

Processor and Memory

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 optimized for Galaxy
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Storage Capacities: 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.0
• No support for microSD expansion

The device is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and offers either 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage, without the option to increase storage via microSD cards.

Battery

• Battery Size: Dual-cell battery with a total capacity of 3,700 mAh
• Charging Capabilities:
  • Wired fast charging at 25W
  • Wireless charging up to 15W

Camera

• Rear Cameras:
  • 12 MP wide-angle lens
  • 12 MP ultra-wide lens

The front-facing selfie camera housed within the main display offers a resolution of 10 MP.

Camera operations can also be managed through the external cover display. Utilizing the Flex Window interface, users are able to preview images, capture selfies using the rear cameras, and access select camera functions without unfolding the device. Additionally, the Flex Mode allows for hands-free photography by positioning the phone at various angles.

Software

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 launched running Android 13 paired with One UI version 5.1.1. The software is tailored for foldable devices, incorporating features such as support for Flex Mode and interactive cover screen functionality via the Flex Window interface.

Samsung guarantees four major Android OS updates (up to Android 17) along with five years of security patches extending through 2028. The device also supports Samsung's Good Lock customization suite, including enhanced modules like Nice Catch, which received an updated version (5.0.01.02) post-launch.

In early 2024, the handset was upgraded to One UI version 6.1, based on Android 14. This update introduced compatibility with Galaxy AI, Samsung’s integrated artificial intelligence feature set. For comprehensive details on capabilities, refer to Galaxy AI.

External links

• Official website