Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Review
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The Verdict
Editor's ChoiceThe Galaxy Z Flip5 truly shines as a pocketable, stylish foldable, packing a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a vastly improved cover screen for quick interactions. Its vibrant 120Hz display offers a premium viewing experience, though the 3700 mAh battery often demands careful power management to last a full day. While competent, the camera doesn't rival the photographic prowess of a similarly priced Google Pixel 8 Pro. It’s a statement device prioritizing compact design over raw battery endurance or cutting-edge camera performance.
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Outstanding check_circle Pros
- Compact Portability & Flex Window: When folded, the Z Flip5 genuinely fits into smaller pockets or purses, making it far more discreet than any slab phone. The significantly larger 3.4-inch Flex Window also allows practical, quick interactions, like replying to messages or checking navigation, without fully opening the device.
- Top-Tier Performance: Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, this phone handles demanding games, heavy multitasking, and intensive applications without a stutter. Expect consistently fluid performance, even years down the line.
- Vibrant, Smooth Display: The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display reaches a bright 1750 nits peak, ensuring excellent visibility outdoors, even in direct sunlight. Its 120Hz refresh rate makes all content, from web browsing to social feeds, feel incredibly smooth and responsive.
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- Modest Battery Life: The 3700 mAh battery capacity, while an improvement over previous generations, struggles to consistently deliver more than a single day of moderate to heavy use. Power users will likely need an afternoon top-up to avoid running dry before evening.
- Dated Camera Hardware: The dual 12MP camera setup, despite OIS on the main sensor, doesn't match the versatility or low-light prowess of similarly priced slab flagships. You're getting good, but not exceptional, photos and notably lack a dedicated telephoto lens for zoom.
- Slower Charging Speeds: At 25W wired charging, getting 50% in 30 minutes is acceptable, but it falls short of the rapid charging speeds offered by many Android rivals. Fully charging takes longer than some competitors, which can be inconvenient for quick power-ups.
Technical Specifications
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NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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LAUNCH
| Announced | 2023, July 26 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2023, August 11 |
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BODY
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm |
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| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) |
| Build | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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DISPLAY
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.7 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density) |
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PLATFORM
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
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| 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 |
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MEMORY
| Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
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MAIN CAMERA
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+ |
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SELFIE CAMERA
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm |
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| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps |
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SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
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FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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BATTERY
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh |
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| Charging | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
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MISC
| Colors | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow |
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| 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) |
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