Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: A Foldable Showdown!

Samsung unveiled its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, during the highly-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul. These successors to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 come equipped with powerful hardware and run on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1.1. Let’s take a closer look at the price, specifications, and features of these innovative devices.

Price in India:

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in three storage variants:

• 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 1,54,999
• 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs. 1,64,999
• 12GB RAM + 1TB storage: Rs. 1,84,999

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers two configurations:

• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 99,999
• 8GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs. 1,09,999

Color Options:

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in Cream, Icy Blue, and Phantom Black colors, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes in Blue, Cream, Graphite, Gray, Green, Lavender, Mint, and Yellow shades.

Specifications and Features:

Display:

• Galaxy Z Fold 5: Primary display – 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, Cover screen – 6.2-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.
• Galaxy Z Flip 5: 6.7-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex main display, 3.4-inch Super AMOLED folder-shaped outer display.

Processor:

• Both phones are powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

RAM and Storage:

• Galaxy Z Fold 5: 12GB RAM with up to 1TB of inbuilt storage.
• Galaxy Z Flip 5: 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

Cameras:

• Galaxy Z Fold 5: 50-megapixel primary sensor, 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 10-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 10-megapixel selfie camera along with an additional 4-megapixel under-display camera.
• Galaxy Z Flip 5: Two 12-megapixel rear cameras and a 10-megapixel selfie camera.

Battery and Charging:

• Galaxy Z Fold 5: 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, and Wireless PowerShare.
• Galaxy Z Flip 5: 3,700mAh battery with similar charging support.

Connectivity:

• Both devices support 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port connectivity.

Dimensions and Weight:

• Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Unfolded): 129.9mm x 154.9mm x 6.1mm, 253 grams.
• Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Folded): 67.1mm x 154.9mm x 13.4mm.
• Galaxy Z Flip 5 (Unfolded): 71.9mm x 85.1mm x 15.1mm, 187 grams.
• Galaxy Z Flip 5 (Folded): 71.9mm x 165.1mm x 6.9mm.

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 offer cutting-edge features and stunning designs, making them appealing choices for tech enthusiasts looking for innovative foldable smartphones.