Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an Android-based foldable smartphone that was announced by Samsung Electronics on July 26, 2023, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Watch 6. Its unveiling marked the first time that the Galaxy Unpacked event was held in the company's home country of South Korea. The phone was released on August 11, 2023.
Along with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the final foldable phone to support 32-bit applications.

Specifications

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a clamshell-style foldable design with a redesigned hinge that allows the device to close completely flat, reducing the visible gap when folded. The exterior is constructed with an Armor Aluminum frame and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the cover screen and back panel. The device also carries an IPX8 rating for water resistance.
It is available in multiple color options, including several online-exclusive variants:

Color sample	Color name
	Mint
	Graphite
	Lavender
	Cream
	Gray
	Blue
	Green
	Yellow

Hardware

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 includes a foldable main display and a compact cover display, with internal hardware covering performance, battery, camera, and connectivity components as outlined below.

Display

Main Display:

* 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
* Variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz Cover Display:
* 3.4-inch Super AMOLED
* Supports widget interactions, message replies, and selected app previews

Processor and Memory

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyRAM: 8 GB Storage options: 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.0

No microSD card support

The device has 8 GB of RAM, and either 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.0 flash storage, with no support for expanding the device's storage capacity via micro-SD cards.

Battery

Capacity: 3,700 mAh dual-cell battery Charging:

* 25W wired fast charging
* 15W wireless charging

Camera

Rear Cameras:

* 12 MP wide-angle
* 12 MP ultra-wide

On the front, the main display includes a 10 MP front-facing selfie camera.
The device supports camera functionality through the external cover display. Using the Flex Window interface, users can preview shots, take selfies with the rear camera, and access selected camera features without opening the device. The Flex Mode enables hands-free shooting by positioning the phone at different angles.

Software

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was released with Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1. The software includes features designed for foldable use cases, such as Flex Mode support and cover screen interactions through the Flex Window interface.
Samsung has committed to four generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates.The device is also compatible with Samsung's Good Lock customization suite, including modules such as Nice Catch, which received an updated version following the device's release.
In early 2024, the device received the One UI 6.1 update based on Android 14, which introduced support for Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of artificial intelligence-based features.