Samsung unveiled the latest version of its flip-sized smartphone back in August last year with the arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. That particular model has already gotten a very enthusiastic review from us, but rumors are starting to spread about what we may expect in its successor, the Z Flip 5.
Here’s everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 so far.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 be released?
Samsung hasn’t started teasing the launch of the Z Flip 5 yet, but most speakers think we’ll see it soon.
the electricity, Tech_Reveand SamMobile have all independently reported that Samsung is planning a July launch for the foldable, with Chosun and leaker Max Jambor both go further and put their money on a specific date: July 26.
Any July launch would be early for Samsung, which released the last few Z Flip models in August like clockwork, following an initial debut in February (note: there was no Galaxy Z Flip 2):
Judging from last year’s launch and the latest leaks, we expect the Z Flip 5 to show up at a Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Z Fold 5, Watch 6 and Tab S9.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cost?
Phones with foldable screens are still at the higher end of the price range when it comes to mobile devices, but we’ve seen costs begin to come down as the innovative technology becomes more mainstream. There’s a good chance you’ll still be paying top dollar when the Flip 5 hits the market, so here’s a quick guide to the prices of the last two versions to give you an indication of what to set aside.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4:
- 128GB: $999 / £999 / €1,099
- 256GB: $1,059 / £1,059 / €1,159
- 256GB Custom Edition: $1,139 / £1,099 / €1,199
- 512GB: $1,179 / £1,199 / €1,279
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:
- 128GB: $999 / £949 / €1,049
- 256GB: $1,049 / £999 / €1,099
Pricing on the Flip 4 is largely the same as the previous generation, with Europeans even seeing a slight drop, although Brits ended up paying a little more.
Whether Samsung can repeat this trick with the Class of 2023 remains to be seen as financial markets and supply chains show signs of turbulence. Hopefully the prices you see above hit the ceiling rather than ground floor in terms of cost with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 – especially as in the UK it now has the £849 Oppo Find N2 Flip to compete with.
What new features do we see in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
As launch approaches, we’re starting to learn what to expect from the Z Flip 5. Most importantly, we think we know what it’ll look like – and it’s getting a major design overhaul.
Our best look comes from leaker OnLeaks, who shared renders he made of the phone with the site MediaPeanut:
The obvious highlight is the much larger cover display on the phone. The screen – apparently 3.4in diagonally, slightly larger than the 3.26in panel on the Oppo Find N2 Flip – now fills most of the top half of the phone, with an unusual folder-like shape that wraps slightly around the two camera lenses cuts.
We’ve seen similar images of that raw screen shape shared by SamMobile and leaker Ice Universe, who shared his own mock-up of what it might look like while adding the detail that it will have a resolution of 720×748:
OnLeaks adds that the phone uses a 6.7-inch main screen, the same size as before. It also says it measures about 165 x 71.8 x 6.7mm when unfolded, while Ice Universe suggests that the phone weighs 187g, which means that the phone is almost exactly the same size and weight as its predecessor, despite the redesigned screen.
analyst Ross Young adds that the inner display gets its own upgrade thanks to a new hinge design “which should reduce seam visibility.” Meanwhile, Ice is more specific: he says Samsung is using a waterdrop hinge that allows the phone to fold completely flat. He adds that this inner screen will also benefit from a narrower bezel.
Samsung’s rivals have made serious strides in eliminating the crease of foldable screens and closing them more fully, so we hope the Korean company has caught up.
Ice also notes that the Z Flip 5 will be IPX8 waterproof – the same rating as the previous model, indicating a high degree of water resistance but no official protection against dust and particles.
Finally, Young added the crucial detail that the phone will be available in “Beige, Grey, Light Green and Light Pink” – but adds that there will likely be some additional colors for the phone’s Bespoke color configurations.
Next, let’s look at the actual specs of the phone.
Korean site The Elec was the first out of the blocks and reported that the new model will feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Announced by Qualcomm in November 2022, this chip promises a big performance leap without giving up the power efficiency benefits that have made the Z Flip 4’s battery life so much better.
A phone believed to be the Z Flip 5 has already appeared on the benchmark Geekbench, in fact powered by the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy – a slightly overclocked version of the chip we’ve already seen on the Galaxy S23 phones from this year.
The Geekbench listing also shows that the phone has 8 GB of RAM. As for storage, SamMobile says we should see 128GB, 256GB and 512GB options for the phone – the same ones Samsung offered last time.
We’ve yet to hear anything about the phone’s battery life – which improved significantly in the Z Flip 4 – but a mention of the Chinese 3C certification sadly suggests that charging won’t be boosted, as the phone will seemingly offer the same 25W wired speeds. supports as before (presumably plus a wireless option again).
Likewise, the camera specs don’t seem to change much. Tasty Yogesh Brar tweeted that the Z Flip 5 will again have a pair of 12Mp main and ultra-wide cameras, but does add the important caveat that the phone will have new image sensors. That’s the same approach Samsung took with the jump from the Z Flip 3 to 4, and the result was a significant improvement in photo performance, so another sensor change could represent another meaningful upgrade.
Finally, the software of the phone may also get an update. SamMobile has reported that the Z Flip 5 will support DeX for the first time, Samsung’s software that lets you use your phone as a portable workstation by projecting it onto an external display with a desktop-like interface. With an 8 Gen 2 inside, the phone has plenty of power, so this is a logical step.
We will continue to update this article as more information becomes available, so check back often. In the meantime, check out our current favorites in the best smartphone, best foldable, and best Samsung phone cards.