The new Galaxy Z Flip 5 feels like the biggest upgrade to Samsung’s flip phone in years. And it’s all because of the clamshell phone’s giant new cover screen.
It’s only my first day using the Galaxy Z Flip 5, but it already feels like a major departure from the Galaxy Z Flip 4. The Z Flip 5’s spacious cover screen makes the foldable more purposeful when it’s closed. The external screen is no longer just for quick checks of your calendar or the weather; you can actually interact with apps and reply to messages from it.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a step forward for the Z Flip line, though Samsung isn’t the first to explore new uses for the cover screen. Motorola did the same with its new Razr Plus, which just launched in June. It’s difficult to tell which flip phone is better after such a limited amount of time with the Z Flip 5. But right off the bat, I can see how Samsung’s and Motorola’s approaches differ.
Here’s a closer look at my first impressions of the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5Motorola Razr PlusSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5GMotorola Razr 2023Display 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: 1.9-inch AMOLED (512 x 260 pixels); internal: 6.7-inch (2,640 x 1,080 pixels) Cover: 1.5-inch, OLED (194 x 368 pixels); internal: 6.9-inch (2,640 pixels x 1,080)Pixel density Cover: 306 ppi, Internal: 425 ppiCover: 413 ppi, internal: 413ppiCover: 302 ppi, internal: 425 ppi Cover: 282 ppi, internal: 413 ppiDimensions (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: 2.83 x 3.3 x 0.67 in; closed: 2.83 x 6.5 x 0.27 in; hinge: 0.59 in (sagging)Open: 2.91 x 6.73 x 0.29 in; closed: 2.91 x 3.47 x 0.62 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: 71.9 x 165.2 x 6.9 mm; closed: 71.9 x 84.9 x 17.1 mm; hinge: 15.9 mm (sagging); Open: 73.95 x 170.82 x 7.35 mm; closed: 73.95 x 88.24 x 15.8 mmWeight (grams, ounces) 187 g (6.6 oz)189 g (6.64 oz)187 g (6.59 oz)189 g (6.65 oz)Mobile software Android 13Android 13Android 12/13Android 13Camera 12-megapixel (main), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)12-megapixel (main), 13-megapixel (ultrawide)12-megapixel (main), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)64-megapixel (main), 13-megapixel (ultrawide)Front-facing camera 10-megapixel32-megapixel10-megapixel 32-megapixelVideo capture TBD4K4K4KProcessor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1Snapdragon 7 Gen 1RAM/storage 8GB + 256GB/512GB 8GB + 256GB8GB+ 128GB/256GB/512GB8GB + 128GBExpandable storage NoneNoneNoneNoneBattery 3,700 mAh (dual-battery)3,800 mAh3,700 mAh4,200 mAhFingerprint sensor SideSideSideSideConnector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneNoneSpecial features 5G-enabled, IPX8 water resistance, 25W wired charging, wireless charging, wireless power share, dual SIMIP52, 5G-enabled, foldable display, 30W wired charging, wireless chargingIPX8, 5G enabled, foldable display, wireless charging, 25W fast chargingIP52, 5G-enabled, foldable display, 30W wired charging, 5W wireless chargingUS price off-contract $1,000$1,000$999TBAUK price £1,049Converts to £780£999TBAAustralia price AU$1,649Converts to AU$1,475AU$1,499TBA
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