Tech Blog #103 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 - Is It Boring??

It seems like Samsung has settled in their foldable market. They are the leading the are leading the foldable market, but some things are happening in China and seems like OPPO is having the lead there. When Samsung settles on a phone factor, it gets boring, is that the thing happened to the Galaxy Z Flip5? Let's find out..

The Galaxy Z Flip5's design is its standout feature. With its foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and sleek form factor, the phone unfolds into a 6.7-inch screen, offering an expansive experience. The device also features a cover display, which can be used for basic functions of the smartphone. The combination of a plastic front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, and an aluminum frame ensures durability and a premium feel. Additionally, the IPX8 water resistance rating offers protection against accidental water exposure. This time around with the improved hinge, the gap when folded has decreased a lot.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 sports a 6.7 inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a fast 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth and vibrant visuals. The display's peak brightness of 1750 nits ensures excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. When folded, the phone's cover display provides quick access to information, notifications, and basic functionalities. It's bigger this time. Just like we saw in Moto Razr Pro. So it's a great viewfinder when capturing images.

The phone's camera setup includes a dual-camera system on the back and a single front-facing camera, just like in Z Flip 4. The 12 MP primary camera with Dual Pixel PDAF, and OIS ensures high-quality and stabilized images in various lighting conditions. The 12 MP ultrawide camera with a 123-degree field of view offers versatility for capturing vast landscapes and group shots. The 10 MP front camera delivers sharp and detailed selfies. The back cams can also be used for capturing selfies. The device supports 4K video recording and various other video capabilities, making it a capable camera phone.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Galaxy Z Flip5 offers a powerful and efficient performance. With an octa-core CPU configuration, including a high-performance Cortex-X3 core and Adreno 740 GPU, the device is well-equipped to handle multitasking, gaming, and demanding apps. The combination of 8GB RAM of LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0 storage ensures a smooth software experience.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 houses a 3700 mAh non-removable battery, which may be relatively smaller compared to some non-foldable smartphones. However, the 25W wired charging support enables quick charging, and the 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging add convenience for powering up the device and compatible accessories. Charging speeds are in slow side and it should be improved.

The device runs on Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5.1.1 skin, offering a user-friendly and feature-rich interface. It's well customized for foldable devices. So no need of worrying about software experience. And also, there's no need of worrying about software updates because you will get it for 4 years with Samsung.

With a price tag of $999.99 / €1,199.00 / £1,049.00 / ₹99,999, the Galaxy Z Flip5 offers a premium foldable experience at a premium price point. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 stands out as an innovative and high-performance foldable smartphone, ideal for users who value both style and cutting-edge technology. But there are some areas that should be improved because some foldable smartphones manufacturers are doing those areas better..