Samsung's foldable addition: Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 unveiled
26-7-2023
Translation: machine translated
The new foldables from Samsung, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, finally close without a gap. The foldable Flip also entices with a large external display.
In Seoul, the South Korean electronics giant shows what characterises the two 5th generation folding phones. Among other things, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 can now be closed without a gap.
Small folder: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has the dimensions of a conventional smartphone and can be folded up small. So it should fit well in your trouser pocket. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in the colours mint (light green), graphite (grey), cream (light yellow) and lavender (purple).
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One of the most striking and significant new features of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the larger external display. A 3.4-inch AMOLED display takes up almost the entire front. On the predecessor, the outer screen was less than half the size at 1.9 inches. With the Flip 5, you can get creative and customise the outer display as you wish. Change the design of the wallpaper and create a suitable order for the widgets for weather, calendar and calls.
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You should also be able to use apps on the external display. Samsung wants to continuously expand the selection from the release. To start with, you can use Google Maps, Spotify and YouTube without having to open the flip.
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The second significant innovation is the hinge. Samsung has managed to ensure that the foldables can be closed flush. As with its predecessor, it is IPX8 waterproof for 30 minutes in 1.5 metres of fresh water.
Handy, even for selfies
When folded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 measures 71.9 × 85.1 × 15.1 millimetres. This should make it easy to stow in your pocket. When you unfold it, the smartphone measures 71.9 × 165 × 6.9 millimetres. And it weighs 187 grams.
A selfie camera with ten megapixels is available on the inner display. When closed, you can also use the main camera with twelve megapixels or the twelve-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera for selfies. The external display next to the cameras provides the appropriate preview.
Optimised hardware
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is customised for Samsung and is already used in the Galaxy S23. The performance processor core is clocked slightly higher than the regular chipset. In terms of memory, you get eight gigabytes of RAM and can choose between 256 or 512 gigabytes of internal memory. A 3700 mAh battery is also included. This should be at 50 per cent in 30 minutes with a 25-watt power supply unit. You can use the phone with a SIM card plus eSIM.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in the 256 GB version from 1149 francs or 1199 euros. You can find more information on the promotions at the end of the article.
Big flap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Instead of folding small, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 can be unfolded to 7.6 inches.
When folded, it is like a normal smartphone, but slightly thicker at 13.4 millimetres. The AMOLED display then measures 6.2 inches. The display and hinge add quite a bit to the weight, with the phone weighing 253 grams.
The Fold also comes with a flush-fitting hinge and IPX8 so that the phone can be submerged to 1.5 metres and survive 30 minutes without damage.
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Enough cameras
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is generously equipped with cameras. There is a ten-megapixel selfie camera in the outer display. On the large inner display, however, there is no gap for the four-megapixel under-display camera. On the back, there is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera.
Great inner life
The twelve gigabytes of RAM are joined by 256, 512 or even 1000 gigabytes of internal memory. The 4400 mAh battery is larger than the Flip, but at 25 watts it should also be at 50 per cent in 30 minutes. There is also space for up to two SIM cards and an eSIM.
Accessories: Ready for notes
An exciting accessory for the Foldable is a case with an integrated stylus. If you click the pen out of the case, you can let off steam in the GoodNotes app. Other sketching apps from the Playstore also work, of course. GoodNotes is currently only available exclusively for Samsung devices and not yet for Android in general.
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Other apps should also be optimally usable for the Fold 5. For example, you can not only conveniently place the smartphone for films, the image and control panels are automatically split between the two halves of the screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes in the less conspicuous colours Phantom Black (black), Gray (grey), Cream (beige) and Icy Blue (blue). You can get the phone with 256 GB from 1799 francs or 1899 euros.
Up-to-date software
With Android 13 and One UI 5, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 are up to date. They offer 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. You get software updates for four years and security patches for five years.
Further information on pre-ordering and the associated promotions can be found on the following pages:
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