Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Review

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a foldable smartphone with a clamshell design. It measures 165.1 mm in height when unfolded, 71.9 mm in width, and has a thickness of 6.9 mm. The device weighs 187 grams. Its foldable nature allows for a compact form factor when closed. It includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security. The build quality incorporates Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for scratch resistance and an Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) layer for the foldable display. It is available in various colors including Yellow, Blue, Green, Graphite, Gray, Mint, Lavender, and Cream.

Display

The main display is a 6.7-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 425 ppi. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, with a peak brightness of 1750 nits. The display includes a hole-punch notch and features like Infinity Flex Display and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification. The external cover glass is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The display also supports DCI-P3 color gamut and has a 21:9 aspect ratio.

Performance

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. The CPU is an octa-core configuration consisting of one 3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 core, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 cores, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and three 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. The graphics are handled by the Adreno 740 GPU. The device comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and storage options of either 256GB or 512GB using UFS 4.0 technology. There is no support for expandable storage via an SD card slot. The phone scored approximately 1,531,700 on the AnTuTu v10 benchmark.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 12MP standard lens with an f/1.8 aperture and 1.80 µm pixel size, alongside a 12MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The front-facing selfie camera is a 10MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and 1.22 µm pixel size. The rear camera system offers features such as HDR10+ recording, 4K video recording at 30 and 60fps, 1080p at 60 and 240fps, and 720p slow-motion at 960fps. The camera also has features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), and various modes including panorama, HDR, and face detection. The camera also includes tracking autofocus and noise reduction. According to DXOMark, the phone achieves a main score of 127, with photo score of 132 and video score of 128.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 3700 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 25W fast charging, achieving a 50% charge in 30 minutes. It also supports 15W fast wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The device incorporates features like Bypass Charging and is non-removable.

Software

The Galaxy Z Flip5 launches with Android 13 and has been confirmed to receive an upgrade to Android 14.

Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 falls into the medium price range. The 8GB/512GB version has pricing variations across different retailers, generally around the $500-$1000 mark.

Overall Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 offers a compelling foldable experience with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, and capable camera system. The compact foldable form factor and robust build quality add to its appeal. While the battery capacity is moderate, it is supplemented with fast charging capabilities. The inclusion of the latest connectivity standards and premium features position it as a strong contender in the foldable smartphone market. The price, however, may be a determining factor for some consumers.