SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip 5

Announced	2023, July 26
Status	Available. Released 2023, August 11

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - Canada
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
	2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 257, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA (Verizon)
	2, 5, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Canada
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G

Dimensions	Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm
Weight	187 g (6.60 oz)
Build	Plastic front (opened), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM
	IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)

Type	Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)
	Cover display: Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi

OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Adreno 740

Card slot	No
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 4.0

Dual	12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+

Single	10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.22µm
Features	HDR
Video	4K@30fps

Type	Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging	25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No
	32-bit/384kHz audio

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Colors	Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
Models	SM-F731B, SM-F731B/DS, SM-F731U, SM-F731U1, SM-F731W, SM-F731N
SAR	1.17 W/kg (head)
SAR EU	0.60 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Price	$ 999.99 / € 929.00 / £ 1,049.00 / ₹ 99,999

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the latest generation of Samsung's foldable clamshell phone. It's a sleek and stylish device with a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a larger cover display, a more durable hinge, and a more powerful processor.

Display

The Z Flip 5 has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is bright, colorful, and sharp, and it's great for watching videos, playing games, and browsing the web. The crease in the middle of the display is still noticeable, but it's less visible than on previous foldable phones.

The Z Flip 5 also has a larger cover display than its predecessor. The new cover display is 3.4 inches diagonally, and it's much more useful than the smaller cover display on the Z Flip 4. You can use the cover display to check notifications, make and receive calls, control music playback, and even use some apps.

Camera

The Z Flip 5 has a dual-lens rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera is a 10MP sensor. The camera system on the Z Flip 5 is very good, and it takes great photos in most lighting conditions. However, it's not as good as the camera system on some other flagship phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Performance

The Z Flip 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is the fastest Android processor available. The phone also has 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The Z Flip 5 is very fast and responsive, and it can handle anything you throw at it, including demanding games and multitasking.

Battery life

The Z Flip 5 has a 3,300mAh battery, which is smaller than the batteries in most other flagship phones. However, the phone's power-efficient processor and smaller display help to extend battery life. In general, you should be able to get a full day of use out of the Z Flip 5 on a single charge.

Pros:

• Stylish and compact design
• Large and vibrant cover display
• Powerful performance
• Good camera system
• IPX8 water resistance

Cons:

• Shorter battery life than most other flagship phones
• Crease in the display is still noticeable
• Expensive

Who should buy it?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a great phone for people who want a stylish and compact foldable phone. It's also a good choice for people who want a powerful phone with a good camera system. However, it's important to keep in mind that the Z Flip 5 has a shorter battery life than most other flagship phones, and the crease in the display is still noticeable.

If you're looking for a foldable phone with the best possible battery life and camera system, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a better option. However, if you're looking for a more compact and stylish foldable phone, the Z Flip 5 is a great choice.

Video Review