The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 has just been launched, here’s everything you need to know about the devices.
The new generation of Galaxy of foldables offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customization options, and powerful performance. Its new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while also offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design. This unlock extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam to take photos from creative angles.
“Samsung is revolutionizing the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience. Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer an experience people want that they can’t get on any other device. Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are the latest devices that prove our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers through innovative technology.”
TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
Both devices are also carefully designed to meet durability expectations. Its main screen is equipped with a shock dispersion layer and a redesigned back for a more solid display. The devices feature IPX8 support, Armor Aluminum frames, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus applied to the Flex Window and back cover to provide protection. This is enhanced further by Flex Hinge that features a dual rail structure which diffuses external impacts.
Galaxy Z Flip5
The new Filp5 delivers a stylish, unique foldable experience from a pocket-sized device. Its new Flex Window is now 3.78 times larger than the previous generation. It also provides more customization options, including informative and graphical clocks that can match the face of the user’s Galaxy Watch6 series. In addition, the new FlipZ’s new Flipsuit Case provides device protection with a changeable NFC card. This way, users can match their Flex Window design and case design for even more personalization options.
Closed, the device can offer more usability than ever before. With Widgets, users can check the weather, control music playback and listen to their favorite music with Media Controller, or catch up on the latest global stock market updates with the Google Finance widget. Users can also glance and quickly switch between Widgets with Multi Widget View. Plus, users can easily check notifications and access Quick Settings. Quick Reply also let users browse through call history to return missed calls, and reply to texts.
The Galaxy Z Flip5 also offers the most versatile camera experience. You can take high-quality selfies with the rear camera thanks to the larger Flex Window. FlexCam also lets you capture stunning hands-free photos from creative angles. Flex Mode also lets you view and edit shots quickly. When taking a photo with your friend, Dual Preview lets them see themselves in the Flex Window. The camera-stabilizing Super Steady lets users get a smooth shot. Lastly, Auto Framing ensures that no one is left out in the photo.
AI solution improvements are also added in the new Flip. The improved Nightrography capabilities optimizes photos and videos to let you be creative in low light. The AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm corrects any visual noise that while also enhancing details and color tone. Digital 10x zoom also let users take clearer photos and videos from a distance.
Galaxy Z Fold5
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is the ultimate productivity powerhouse. It offers an immersive, large screen and a long-lasting battery. All in the thinnest and lightest Fold yet. It still features Multi Window and App Continuity, but now also have a wide range of features. This includes Taskbar, drag and drop, and optimization of third-party apps. The S Pen Fold Edition has also been fine-tuned to deliver a superior writing experience.
Its improved Taskbar allow users to quickly switch between frequently used apps, now up to four recent apps. The newly enhanced two-handed drag and drop let users move content between apps and screens. Hidden pop-up allow users to watch video content in full screen and chat with friends in a floating pop-up on the side of the screen.
The new slimmer and more compact S Pen Fold Edition are able to fit more comfortably in the pocket. The Slim S Pen Case is nearly the same thickness as a regular case for the Fold, and is available in a variety of styles and colors.
Its 7.6-inch Main Screen provides expansive and uninterrupted viewing whether watching a video in portrait or landscape. Plus, its peak brightness has also increased by more than 30%, up to 1750 nits. This gives optimal viewing experience outdoors under the bright sunlight.
To provide users with an immersive gaming experience, the device is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. It enhances graphics and uses AI to enable dynamic gaming and multi-game functionality.
Delivering a positive impact for the planet
Samsung continues to uphold their environmental vision and accelerate actions that help achieve its goals. This includes reaching net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2023 for the Device eXperience Division.
And so, they designed the Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 with a wider variety of recycled materials than their previous generations. This include pre-consumer recycled glass and aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics. These are sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles. Even the paper used for the packaging is made using 100% recycled material.
These innovations have also been purposefully designed for optimized longevity. The devices will also come with five years of security updates, as well as four generations of OS upgrades.
Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will come in Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender colorways. It will also come with a range of accessories including a Clear Gadget Case, Flap Eco-Leather Case, Flipsuit Case, and easy-to-carry Silicone Case with Ring. It will retail for PHP 64,990 for the 256GB variant, and PHP 71,990 for the 512GB variant.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, on the other hand, will be available in Icy Blue, Phantom Black, and Cream. It will come with a Slim S Pen Case, Clear Gadget Case, Eco-Leather Case, and a Standing Case with Strap. It will retail for PHP 98,990 for the 256GB variant, PHP 105,990 for the 512GB variant, and PHP 119,990 for the 1TB variant.
From July 26 to August 17, 2023, customers who will pre-order the Z Flip5 and/or Z Fold5 will enjoy discounts through Samsung.com. They can enjoy discounts of up to PHP 43,000, including a free double-up storage worth PHP 7,000. On top of this, customers will also get 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.
As a Samsung.com exclusive offer, the Z Flip5 will also be available in Gray, Blue, Green, and Yellow colorways. Meanwhile, the Z Fold5 will also be available in Gray, and Blue colorways.
The new foldable Galaxy devices are also available for pre-order 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 will enjoy as much as PHP 42,000 worth of discounts. This includes the free double-up storage upgrade, up to 50% off on select Galaxy wearables, along with additional savings for traded-in devices.
General availability for both devices starts on August 18, 2023.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Specifications
| Dimensions | Folded: 71.9 x 85.1 x 15.1 mm Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| 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 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB |
| Display | Main Screen: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080, 22:9) Cover Screen: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display 720 x 748 |
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 12MP Ultra Wide Camera, F2.2 12MP Wide-angle Camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8 |
| Front Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera, F2.2 |
| OS | Android 13 One UI 5.1.1 |
| Battery | 3,700mAh (typical) dual battery 25W wired charging Fast wireless charging 2.0 |
| Connectivity | • 5G • LTE • Wi-Fi 6E • Bluetooth 5.3 • NFC • USB Type-C • USB OTG |
| Other Features | • eSIM • Wireless PowerShare • IPX8 water resistance • Samsung Knox • Samsung Knox Vault |
| Colors | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender Samsung.com Exclusive: Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow |
| Price | 8GB+256GB: PHP 64,990 8GB+512GB: PHP 71,990 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Specifications
| Dimensions | Folded: 67.1 x 154.9 x 13.4 mm Unfolded: 129.9x 154.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 253 g |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| 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 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Display | Main Screen: 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (2176 x 1812, 21.6:18) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) Cover Screen: 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2316 x 904, 23.1:9) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (48~120Hz) |
| Rear Camera | Triple Rear Cameras: 12MP Ultra Wide Camera, F2.2 50MP Wide-angle Camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8 10MP Telephoto Camera, PDAF, F2.4, OIS |
| Front Camera | Cover Camera: 10MP Selfie Camera, F2.2 Under Display Camera: 4MP Under Display Camera, F1.8 |
| OS | Android 13 One UI 5.1.1 |
| Battery | • 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery • 25W wired charging • Fast wireless charging 2.0 |
| Connectivity | • 5G • LTE • Wi-Fi 6E • Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Other Features | • eSIM • Wireless PowerShare • IPX8 water resistance • Samsung Knox • Samsung Knox Vault |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream Samsung.com Exclusive: Gray, Blue |
| Price | 12GB+256GB: PHP 98,990 12GB+512GB: PHP 105,990 12GB+1TB: PHP 119,990 |
