Galaxy Z Flip 5 launched — a flip-phone that barely needs opening

The Galaxy Z Flip 5, Samsung’s newest clamshell-style foldable smartphone, has been unveiled.

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in Seoul, South Korea, the foldable flip phone was formally unveiled.

A significantly larger exterior OLED display is the Flip 5’s main improvement over its predecessor.

With a resolution of 720 x 748, its 3.4-inch size makes it almost twice as large as the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s 1.9-inch cover display.

Samsung has been able to add support for ten apps and thirteen widgets that can use a full-size QWERTY keyboard thanks to the additional space.

This eliminates the need for users to open their primary screen in order to send messages, make video calls, watch videos, listen to music, take better selfies, and check alerts.

The applications Netflix, Google Maps, YouTube, and WhatsApp may all be utilized on the cover screen. Additionally, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection is included with the exterior screen.

The inbuilt OLED display has a resolution of 1,080 x 2640 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It is 6.7 inches in size.

The smartphone’s folded thickness is now uniform due to the new gapless design, which makes the two sides of the screen appear to close flush.

With the main modifications being made to lessen the bulkiness of the Flip, the rest of the design is remarkably similar to that of its predecessor.

The phone’s height has decreased slightly while maintaining the same screen size, thanks in part to the redesigned hinge.

The Flip 5 has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, which comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage for optimal performance.

The hole-punch selfie camera has a 10MP lens, while the rear camera has two 12MP sensors: one wide and one ultrawide.

The Flip 4’s 3,700mAh battery capacity, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging, and 25W wired charging speed have all been maintained by Samsung.

Pre-order details and pricing

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 will go for pre-order on July 27, 2023, with a starting price of R29,999 in South Africa.

Four colour options will be available to customers: graphite grey, light green, pink, and beige.

Interested purchasers can take advantage of Samsung South Africa’s guaranteed R10,000 trade-in offer to receive a discount on the Flip 5.

This is compatible with Apple, Huawei, and Samsung flagship devices.

On August 11, 2023, South African consumers who have placed pre-orders for the Flip 5 and Fold 5 will begin receiving their orders, and on August 25, 2023, major retailers will begin offering the devices in-store.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s complete specifications and pictures are shown below.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
OS	OneUI 5.1 on Android 13
Display	Main: 6.7-inch 1,080 x 2640 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate Cover: 3.4-inch 720 x 748 OLED with 60Hz refresh rate
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	8GB
Storage	256GB \| 512GB
Rear camera	12MP + 12MP
Front camera	10MP
Ports	USB-C 3.2
Cellular	5G
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3
Dual Sim	Yes, with eSIM
Biometrics	Side-mounted fingerprint reader
Battery and charging	3,700mAh 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Dimensions	Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm Folded: 71.9 x 85.1 x 15.1mm 187g
Protection	IPX8

Galaxy Z Flip 5

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