A New Era of Mobile Flexibility
The future of smartphones has arrived with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. Embracing the marvel of foldable technology, these innovative devices unlock a world of possibilities, blending freedom and flexibility like never before. Experience the perfect blend of style, performance, and functionality in a single compact package.
In this detailed guide, we’ll dive into the unique features that make the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 stand out from the crowd. From the Flex Window’s creative expressions to the powerful camera innovations and productivity-enhancing capabilities, these foldables redefine what a smartphone can be. Let’s embark on a journey to explore cutting-edge features and discover why the Galaxy Z Series is the epitome of technological advancement.
Galaxy Z Flip5: The Ultimate Pocketable Self-Expression Tool Without Compromise
Unfolding Creativity: The Flex Window
The Galaxy Z Flip5 is a true icon of self-expression, designed to fit into your pocket and fold out to reveal a world of possibilities. The all-new Flex Window steals the spotlight, now 3.78 times larger than its predecessor, offering an array of customization options that cater to your unique style. Choose from a selection of stylish frames and graphical clocks that seamlessly match your Galaxy Watch6 Series.
Thanks to the Flex Window, access to useful information is just a glance away. With Widgets at your fingertips, check the weather, control music playback, stay updated with global stock market trends through Google Finance, and more. Multi Widget View lets you switch between Widgets effortlessly. Reply to texts and return calls without unfolding the device, thanks to the Quick Reply feature with a full QWERTY keyboard.
Picture Perfect: FlexCam and Camera Innovations
Capture memories from creative angles with the FlexCam, elevating your photography game to new heights. The Galaxy Z Flip5’s innovative camera system lets you take high-quality selfies using the rear camera through the larger Flex Window. Say goodbye to awkward angles and blurry shots, as the Galaxy Z Flip5 introduces Dual Preview, allowing your subject to see themselves in the Flex Window for real-time adjustments.
Enhanced AI-powered image signal processing in the Galaxy Z Flip5 brings photos to life with stunning quality, even in low-light conditions. Nightography capabilities optimize photos and videos, while Digital 10X Zoom lets you get closer to your subjects without sacrificing quality.
Galaxy Z Fold5: The Ultimate Productivity Powerhouse with a Large Screen
Productivity Redefined: The Power of the Main Screen
The Galaxy Z Fold5 takes productivity to the next level with its expansive 7.6-inch Main Screen. Enjoy an immersive viewing experience in both portrait and landscape modes, with peak brightness increased by more than 30% for excellent outdoor visibility. The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform enhances graphics and AI capabilities for dynamic gaming and multi-tasking on this large screen.
With the improved Taskbar, switch between frequently used apps seamlessly. Two-handed drag and drop makes content movement between apps effortless, and hidden pop-up allows for uninterrupted video watching while chatting with friends.
Gaming Prowess: Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Immerse yourself in the world of gaming with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. Its advanced cooling system ensures smooth gaming sessions without lag or a drop in performance. The Galaxy Z Fold5 offers the largest Galaxy smartphone screen, transforming your gaming experience to new heights.
Aiming for a Positive Impact: Sustainability Initiatives
At Samsung, a commitment to sustainability drives innovation. The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 incorporate a wider variety of recycled materials, including pre-consumer recycled glass and aluminum, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles. The devices are also designed for optimized longevity, with five years of security updates and four generations of OS upgrades, extending the product lifecycle.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 specs
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Launch | Announced: 2023, July 26 Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2023, August 11 |
| Body | Dimensions: Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm Weight: 187 g (6.60 oz) Build: Plastic front (opened), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) |
| Display | Type: Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) Size: 6.7 inches, 101.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) Cover display: Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi |
| Platform | OS: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) GPU: Adreno 740 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Main Camera | Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Selfie Camera | Single: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm Features: HDR Video: 4K@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
| Comms | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable Charging: 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Misc | Colours: Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow |
Galaxy Z Fold 5 specs
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Launch | Announced: 2023, July 26 Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2023, August 11 |
| Body | Dimensions: Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm Weight: 253 g (8.92 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus support |
| Display | Type: Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ Size: 7.6 inches, 183.2 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) Cover display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 23.1:9 ratio |
| Platform | OS: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) GPU: Adreno 740 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Main Camera | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
| Selfie Camera | Single: 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm Features: HDR Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
| Comms | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Features | Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable Charging: 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Misc | Colours: Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue Models: SM-F946B, SM-F946B/DS, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460 |
Canadian Availability: Pre-Order and Purchase Details
The wait is over! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are available for pre-order starting on July 26, 2023, and for purchase starting on August 11, 2023, at samsung.com/ca, Samsung Experience Stores, and major carrier and retail partner locations across Canada.
Galaxy Z Flip5 Prices:
- 256GB model: $1,299.99 (Regular price)
- 512GB model: $1,459.99 (Regular price)
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Galaxy Z Fold5 Prices:
- 256GB model: $2,399.99 (Regular price)
- 512GB model: $2,559.99 (Regular price)
- 1TB model (exclusive at samsung.com/ca): $2,879.99 (Regular price)
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Samsung Unpacked Final thoughts
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are a testament to the future of smartphones. Packed with innovative features like the Flex Window, FlexCam, and Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, these foldables offer a seamless blend of style, performance, and versatility. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 delivers a pocketable self-expression tool, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 becomes the ultimate productivity powerhouse with its large screen. Samsung’s commitment to sustainability makes these devices even more appealing. The Galaxy Z Series is here to redefine the smartphone experience, unleashing freedom and flexibility like never before. Get ready to fold your world and capture your imagination with Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
