Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 Specs, Prices, and Pre-Order Promos, Officially Announced

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled its highly anticipated fifth-generation Galaxy foldables, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, in a recent announcement.

These cutting-edge devices boast innovative form factors, thanks to the new Flex Hinge, offering users unparalleled flexibility and versatility without compromising on design or performance. Moreover, the inclusion of the unique FlexCam technology empowers users to capture photos from creative angles, making the Galaxy Z series foldables a game-changer in the market.

Samsung's Commitment to Innovation

The introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 is a testament to Samsung's dedication to revolutionizing the mobile industry through foldable devices. Continually refining the user experience, Samsung has established itself as an industry leader in the foldables category. Leveraging its world-class research and development capabilities, the Galaxy Z series consistently delivers sleek designs, personalized options, and powerful performance to meet the diverse needs of users.

Durability and Protection

Samsung has gone to great lengths to ensure the durability of both the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The devices feature a shock dispersion layer and a redesigned back for a more solid display. Additionally, the incorporation of IPX83 support, Armor Aluminum frames, and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 in both the Flex Window and back cover provides enhanced protection against external impacts.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 - The Ultimate Self-Expression Tool in a Compact Package

The Galaxy Z Flip5 introduces a distinctive and stylish foldable experience, packaged within a pocket-sized device that encourages self-expression.

Enhancing the Flex Window, the new Galaxy Z Flip5 features a significantly larger window, now 3.78 times bigger than the previous generation, providing a myriad of possibilities. This expanded Flex Window allows for more customization options, including informative and graphical clocks that can be matched to the face design of the user's Galaxy Watch6 series. Moreover, users can enjoy stylish frames for further personalization. The Galaxy Z Flip5's new Flipsuit Case complements this experience, offering device protection along with a changeable NFC card, enabling users to align their Flex Window design and case design, adding even more personal touch.

Even when closed, the Galaxy Z Flip5 offers exceptional usability. With the Flex Window, users can effortlessly access useful information, including Widgets. These Widgets facilitate checking the weather, controlling music playback, and utilizing the Media Controller for listening to favorite music. Additionally, users can stay updated on the latest global stock market updates through the Google Finance widget. A quick pinch on the screen activates Multi Widget View, enabling users to view all Widgets at once and switch between them seamlessly. Furthermore, users can access notifications and Quick Settings for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth without opening the device. The device also allows users to browse call history and respond to messages promptly using Quick Reply, complete with a full QWERTY keyboard and chat history visibility.

The Galaxy Z Flip5's design and form factor set the stage for a versatile camera experience, surpassing other Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Thanks to the larger Flex Window, users can capture high-quality selfies with the rear camera. The FlexCam feature enables users to take stunning hands-free photos from creative angles. In Flex Mode, reviewing and editing shots becomes quick and easy. Quick View in the Flex Window allows users to review, adjust color tone, or delete images conveniently. When taking photos of friends, Dual Preview lets subjects see themselves in the Flex Window, facilitating real-time adjustments for the perfect shot. With camera-stabilizing Super Steady and Auto Framing, users can ensure smooth and inclusive shots while on the move.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 further improves the powerful camera experience with AI solutions, bringing photos to life even in low-light conditions. Enhanced Nightography capabilities optimize photos and videos in ambient lighting, overcoming visual noise that often affects low-light images while enhancing details and color tone. Additionally, the digital 10X zoom delivers clearer photos even from a distance, enabling users to capture distant subjects with precision.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 - The Ultimate Mobile Productivity Powerhouse

The Galaxy Z Fold5 redefines productivity with its captivating large screen and extended battery life, all packed into the thinnest and lightest Fold to date. As the flagship of the Galaxy Z series, this device offers unparalleled performance for users on the go.

Since its inception, the Galaxy Z Fold has been at the forefront of revolutionizing everyday productivity through its robust, expansive screen experience. From the early days of Multi Window and App Continuity to the current array of innovative features like Taskbar, drag and drop functionality, and third-party app optimization, the Galaxy Z Fold5 continues to push boundaries. Moreover, the S Pen Fold Edition, refined for this generation, provides an exceptional writing experience, empowering users to accomplish important tasks effortlessly.

With the enhanced Taskbar, users can swiftly switch between frequently used apps, maximizing efficiency by having up to four recent apps readily available. The improved two-handed drag and drop feature further elevates productivity, allowing smooth content transfer between apps and screens. Meanwhile, the hidden pop-up capability enables multitasking, enabling users to enjoy full-screen video content while engaging in chats through a floating pop-up window.

The S Pen Fold Edition has been redesigned to be slimmer and more compact, facilitating real-time annotations and ideation. It easily fits into pockets, and the Slim S Pen Case comes in various styles and colors, offering both functionality and style.

On the 7.6-inch Main Screen, users can indulge in an immersive viewing experience, ideal for watching favorite movies in both portrait and landscape modes. The screen's peak brightness has also been increased by over 30%, delivering optimal visibility even under bright sunlight.

Gamers will be thrilled with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, enhancing graphics and utilizing AI for dynamic gaming and multi-game functionality. The Galaxy Z Fold5 is equipped to handle extended gaming sessions with its advanced cooling system, ensuring smooth performance without lag or overheating.

Samsung Stands for Sustainability

Samsung's commitment to sustainability shines through with the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5, as they incorporate a wider range of recycled materials, including pre-consumer recycled glass, aluminum, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from various discarded materials. Even the packaging is eco-friendly, made from 100 percent recycled materials. Additionally, the devices come with extended support, offering five years of security updates and four generations of OS upgrades, contributing to their optimized longevity.

Samsung continues to prioritize sustainability and aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions for the Device eXperience Division by the end of 2030, highlighting its dedication to a positive impact on the planet.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 offers users the freedom to express themselves through a diverse selection of colors, including Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender. Furthermore, a range of personalized accessories such as the Clear Gadget Case, Flap Eco-Leather Case, Flipsuit Case, and Silicone Case with Ring, allows for a more customized appearance. The Galaxy Z Flip5 is available in two variants: the 256GB variant priced at PHP 64,990 and the 512GB variant priced at PHP 71,990.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in Icy Blue, Phantom Black, and Cream35 color options, complemented by practical and stylish cases such as the Slim S Pen Case, Clear Gadget Case, Eco-Leather Case, and Standing Case with Strap36. The Galaxy Z Fold5 is available in three storage variants: 256GB for PHP 98,990, 512GB for PHP 105,990, and 1TB for PHP 119,990.

From July 26 until August 17, 2023, customers who pre-order either the Galaxy Z Flip5 or Galaxy Z Fold5 through samsung.com can enjoy significant discounts of up to PHP 43,000. This offer includes a FREE double-up storage upgrade worth PHP 7,000, allowing customers to get the higher storage variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup. Additionally, customers will receive a FREE Original Samsung case, 30% off on the new Galaxy Watch6, PHP 10,000 off on the new Galaxy Tab S9 Series, and 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Samsung also provides one year of free Samsung Care+ during the pre-order period, offering support for accidental damage, repairs, and more.

As an exclusive offer available only on samsung.com, the Galaxy Z Flip5 can also be purchased in Gray, Blue, Green, and Yellow colors, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 is offered in Gray and Blue colors exclusively for pre-order on the site.

For those who prefer other purchase channels, the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 can be pre-ordered through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Abenson.com, and MXMemoXpress.com. Customers who pre-order through these channels from July 26 to August 17, 2023, can also take advantage of discounts up to PHP 42,000, including the FREE double-up storage upgrade and up to 50% off on select Galaxy Wearables, as well as additional savings for traded-in devices.

The general availability of the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 begins on August 18, 2023.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Specs

Dimensions: Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm, Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm

Weight: 187 g

Build: Plastic front (opened), glass back, aluminum frame

SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM

Water Resistance: IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance

Display:

Type: Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+

Size: 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2640 pixels

Cover Display: Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels

Platform:

OS: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU: Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU: Adreno 740

Memory:

Internal Storage: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Card Slot: No

Main Camera:

Dual Camera Setup:

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 Camera:

10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm

Features: HDR

Video: 4K@30fps

Sound:

Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack: No

Audio: 32-bit/384kHz, 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

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, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Colors: Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Specs

Dimensions: Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm, Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm

Weight: 253 grams

Build: Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame

SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM

Water Resistance: IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Stylus Support: Yes

Display:

Type: Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+

Size: 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels

Cover Display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 6.2 inches

Platform:

OS: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU: Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU: Adreno 740

Memory:

Internal Storage: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM

Card Slot: No

Main Camera:

Triple Camera Setup:

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:

Under Display Camera: 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm

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

Audio: 32-bit/384kHz, 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

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, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Colors: Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue