Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

The Samsung Z Flip 5 is the most inexpensive foldable offered by Samsung, and this year, it gets an all-new outer screen. But there are more changes to be happy about. Which ones exactly, and whether this makes it mature enough? We're going to find out for you.

Nearly 4x larger Flex Window

The most significant difference from the previous Z Flip is the 3.78x larger outside screen. Samsung calls this the Flex Window. Now that it is so much larger, you can better view content on it and operate it more easily. The Flex Window on the Z Flip5 has a somewhat unconventional shape; it resembles a folder tab. The screen is not meant to run entire apps on it, but Samsung has created unique widgets for its most-used apps. Consider checking the weather forecast, playing music, or viewing stock prices. You can even answer messages, but we doubt typing on a full QWERTY keyboard works well.

Fully closing hinge

Once opened, few changes are apparent. The screen size, resolution, and refresh rate have all remained the same. The cameras from last year have been brought out again, so there are no changes here except for some new features. Only minor changes have been made to the hinge but with significant consequences. You can now fully close the Z Flip 5 for the first time. Previously, space was left between the display, ideal for collecting dust. Something that was not convenient for a phone that is not dustproof. The ZFlip5 also does not have an IPX8 rating for dust-tightness, but the protection provided by the complete folding will still make it perform better in this area in practice.

Main Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Specifications

• Larger 3.4-inch Cover Screen for dedicated widgets
• 6.7-inch large foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with smooth 120Hz display
• Double 12-megapixel camera with 83° wide-angle and 123° ultra-wide-angle
• 10MP selfie camera inside
• Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-processor with 8GB of RAM
• Available with 256 or 512GB of non-expandable storage memory
• Dual battery with total capacity of 3,700 mAh + wireless charging
• Renewed Flex Hinge can now fully shut

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Users of the Galaxy Z Flip5 will further particularly appreciate the updated Snapdragon processor. The processor is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. This processor made by Qualcomm has been specially adapted for use in a Galaxy phone. In particular, this results in improved graphics performance and applications that use AI (artificial intelligence). So expect effortless and prolonged gaming. Neat from Samsung is that the entry-level model is now equipped with 256GB rather than 128GB. Double the storage memory without paying more for it. The starting prices have remained the same. The Flip is not, but it is Samsung's most affordable foldable at the moment.