Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5, debuted at the company’s Unpacked event last week, revealing design changes that include a wider cover screen and a redesigned hinge. The new Z Flip 5 faces competition from Motorola’s Razr Plus and the Oppo Find N2 Flip, both of which use a similar flip-phone design combined with larger cover screens of their own.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a new cover screen that extends across most of the phone’s front panel, except for a camera bump cutout. Samsung has ditched the comparatively minuscule screen seen on the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which was just 1.9 inches vs. 3.4 inches on the Z Flip 5. This change lets you use certain apps and widgets without having to open the phone, and it’s large enough to accommodate a full keyboard, allowing you to send a quick text.
Unlike the Razr Plus, which allows for nearly any Android app on its cover screen, Samsung takes a more curated approach by only allowing apps and widgets that are tailored for use on its smaller screen. Some of the supported apps include YouTube and messaging apps like WhatsApp. Other apps can only be used when the Z Flip 5 is unfolded. Whichever approach you prefer will likely come down to personal preference, but more apps could make their way to the Z Flip 5’s cover screen later this year.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5Motorola Razr PlusOppo Find N2 FlipDisplay size, tech, resolution, refresh rate, brightness Cover: 3.4-inch AMOLED (728 x 720 pixels); internal: 6.7-inch AMOLED (2,640 x 1,080 pixels), 1-120HzCover: 3.6-inch OLED (1,066 x 1,056 pixels); internal: 6.9-inch (2,640 pixels x 1,080)Cover Screen: 3.26-inch AMOLED; Main Screen: 6.8-inch AMOLED (120Hz), 2520×1080 pixelsPixel density Cover: 306 ppi, Internal: 425 ppiCover: 413 ppi, internal: 413ppiCover: 250ppi, Internal: 403ppiDimensions (inches) Open: 6.5 x 2.83 x 0.27 in; closed: 3.35 x 2.83 x 0.59 inOpen: 2.91 x 6.73 x 0.28 in; closed: 2.91 x 3.48 x 0.59 inOpen: 2.96 x 6.54 × 0.29 in; Closed: 2.96 x 3.37 × 0.63 inDimensions (millimeters) Open: 71.88 x 165.1 x 6.89 mm; closed: 71.88 x 85.09 x 14.99 mmOpen: 73.95 x 170.83 x 6.99 mm; closed: 73.95 x 88.42 x 15.1 mmOpen: 75.2 mm x 166.2mm × 7.45mm Closed: 75.2 mm x 85.5mm × 16.02mmWeight (grams, ounces) 187 g (6.6 oz)189 g (6.64 oz)191g (6.73 oz)Mobile software Android 13Android 13Android 13Camera 12-megapixel (main), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)12-megapixel (main), 13-megapixel (ultrawide)50-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (ultrawide)Front-facing camera 10-megapixel32-megapixel32-megapixelVideo capture 4K4K4KProcessor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Mediatek Dimensity 9000+RAM/storage 8GB + 256GB/512GB 8GB + 256GB8GB/12GB +128GB/256GBExpandable storage NoneNoneNoneBattery 3,700 mAh 3,800 mAh4,300 mAh Fingerprint sensor SideSideSideConnector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneSpecial features 5G-enabled, IPX8 water-resistance, 25W wired charging, wireless charging, wireless power share, dual SIMIP52, 5G-enabled, 30W wired charging, wireless charging, largest flip phone cover screen5G-enabled, dual sim, bundled charger, 44W chargerUS price off-contract $1,000$1,000Not in the US. Starts at £849 which converts roughly to $1,080
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