Samsung is probably the first brand that comes to mind when speaking of foldable smartphones. They made them a reality, from the days of concepts. Even with a brewing competition, Samsung’s dominance is evident. Samsung has now introduced its newest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 which promise to make foldable phones even more mainstream. They bring a well refined design, better display tech and even powerful hardware. But can these foldable phones stand against the competition that can sometimes be cheaper?
The Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 are some of the most premium-looking foldable phones. Though they run similar technology, they are both designed to cater for different audiences. The Z Flip 5 is an ultraportable phone which can is easy to catch everyone’s attention. It is a 6.7-inch OLED 120Hz display when you open it, but you can also get things done on its 3.4-inch secondary display – be it sending messages, checking the weather, or even controlling music. Since the screen is significantly bigger than the last year’s models, typing, controlling apps and even playing games becomes easier. You can even use Google Maps on this screen to find the right direction. The phone can also be half-folded (Flex Mode) and can be used to capture selfies, videos without needing a tripod.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the perfect device for top-end productivity. The device can be used as a regular phone with its 6.2-inch outer display, but unfolding brings in all the magic. The 7.6-inch 120Hz OLED screen is perfect for multitasking. You can take notes while watching videos, open apps side-by-side and even have a great content-watching experience on this big screen. The display is now even brighter, peaking at 1,750 nits which should help through reflections and make reading text and watching content, easier outdoors. Since the screen also supports Samsung S Pen, you can jot down notes or sketch.
The new Galaxy Flip and Fold promise a solid build quality. They are both IPX8-rated for water resistance and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Samsung says the device has an armour aluminium frame that protects the device from drops and scratches. The Flip 5 is 15.1 mm in thickness when folded and 6.9 mm when unfolded. The Z Fold 5 is surprisingly thinner than the Z Flip at 13.8 mm when folded and 6.1 mm when unfolded.
Both phones run powerful camera configurations. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 uses a 12 MP primary camera with an additional 12 MP ultra-wide angle offering a 123-degree field-of-view. The phone comes with a dedicated Night Mode for better low-light photography. This phone can record up to 4K videos at 60 fps and support the Dual Capture feature which is perfect for vloggers. For selfies, the Flip 5 comes with a 10 MP camera, but fold the phone and use the second screen to capture selfies from the rear cameras. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 sports a 50 MP primary camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. This phone can even record up to 8K videos at 24 fps. It also comes with a 4 MP front-facing under-display camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor. Samsung says the CPU has been specially tuned for Galaxy devices, and you should be able to run all the high-end apps and games without noticing any stutter. The Z Flip 5 has 8 GB of RAM and 256 or 512 GB storage options. The Z Fold 5 has 12 GB of RAM and is available in 256 GB and 512GB storage options. Both phones are built with a single nano SIM slot and support for eSIM. They support 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and even NFC for wireless payments.
Both phones run on Android 13 OS with the latest OneUI 5.1. The UI has been designed for foldable screens and makes multi-tasking an easy experience. It also brings improved camera controls in Flex Mode and even makes editing photos and videos easy.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a 3,700 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery. The phone support 25W fast charging and Samsung says these devices can charge from 0 to 50 per cent in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging. There is also 4.5W reverse charging support, so you can wirelessly charge your earbuds and other accessories using the phone.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 take all the expectations from foldable smartphones and delivers them at a new height. Both phones bring in refined designs, feature impressive displays and have enough power to handle everyday tasks with ease. Their practicality, and ease of use along with Samsung’s reliability give these phones an edge over other foldable phones. The phone is now available for pre-order at www.reliancedigital.in. For more information or a hands-on experience, feel free to visit your nearest Reliance Digital store.
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