On July 26, 2023 Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea, where they revealed the highly anticipated pieces of technology; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
These cutting-edge foldable smartphones were introduced alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Tab S9 series, creating buzz among tech enthusiasts.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 boast powerful performance, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 custom SoC for these Galaxy devices. This chipset offers overclocked CPU and GPU cores, ensuring smooth and efficient multitasking experiences.
In terms of battery capacity, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with a 3,700mAh battery, while the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 5 packs an even more substantial 4,400mAh battery, promising extended usage without the need to charge repeatedly.
Excitingly, Samsung has also revealed the prices and availability of these impressive devices in India during a special event at their Gangnam store in Seoul, South Korea.
Overall, the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Tab S9 series, signals a new era of innovation and technology in the smartphone market. With their powerful features and unique designs, these foldable smartphones are expected to be highly sought after by consumers worldwide.
But in this article, we will focus on the Galaxy Flip 5 and Galaxy Fold 5, the rest we will take a look in another article.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5; Specifications, Price & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a foldable smartphone with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,640 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display on the inside. Additionally, it has a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display on the outside shaped like a “Windows folder icon”.
The phone is powered by a custom octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for Galaxy and comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of inbuilt storage. It runs on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1.1 out-of-the-box.
In the camera department, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has two 12-megapixel rear camera sensors and a 10-megapixel selfie camera.
The device is backed by a 3,700mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, and Wireless PowerShare.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in four stunning colors: Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Mint.
This foldable device comes with 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance. You can choose between the 256GB and 512GB storage variants, priced at Rs. 99,999 and Rs. 1,09,999, respectively.
Detailed Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM/ HSPA/ LTE/ 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800/ 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS)/ 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 NSA/SA/Sub6/ mmWave |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 13, OneUI 5.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
DISPLAY
| Technology | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120hz, 1200nits(peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches , 17.11 cm |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2640 pixels, ~426 ppi |
| Cover Display | Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches 720 x 748 pixels (302 ppi) with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
BACK CAMERA
| Dual Camera Setup | Main Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8µm Depth Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS(Main Camera), LED Flash,HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 4k @30/60fps, 1080p @60fps/240fps, HDR10+ |
FRONT CAMERA
| Single Camera Setup | Main Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4k @30 fps |
BATTERY
| Type | Li-Pol (non-removable) |
| Capacity | 3700 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 25W (wired) 15W (wireless) 4.5W (Revese wireless) |
STORAGE
| Card Slot | No |
| Internal | 256/512GB |
| Type | UFS 4.0 |
COMMUNICATION
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5GHz, MIMO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Infra-red | No |
| Radio | Yes |
FEATURES
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Others | Samsung Pay(MasterCard, Visa Certified) |
OTHERS
| SIM | Dual-SIM (One Physical and One e-SIM) |
| Weight | 187g |
| Loudspeakers | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| RAM | 8GB |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5; Specifications, Price & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, a revolutionary foldable smartphone comes with a primary 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display and a 6.2-inch full-HD+ outer screen, both having 120Hz refresh rate.
The device is also powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, it runs on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1.1.
The triple rear camera setup offers 50MP + 12MP + 10MP lenses, while the front features 10MP + 4MP under-display cameras.
Also, users can enjoy all-day use with a 4,400mAh battery, supporting 25W wired and Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in three elegant colorways: Cream, Icy Blue, and Phantom Black.
In India, the 256GB variant is competitively priced at Rs. 1,54,999, offering ample storage for your needs. For those requiring even more storage, there are the 512GB and 1TB variants, priced at Rs. 1,64,999 and Rs. 1,84,999, respectively.
Detailed Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM/ HSPA/ LTE/ 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800/ 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS)/ 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 NSA/SA/ Sub6/ mmWave |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 13, OneUI 5.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
DISPLAY
| Technology | QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, 120Hz |
| Size | 7.6 inches , 19.21 cm |
| Resolution | 2176 x 1812 pixels, ~374 ppi |
| Cover Display | 6.2 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 904 x 2176 pixels (412 ppi) with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
BACK CAMERA
| Triple Camera Setup | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Features | Dual Pixel PDAF, LED Flash,HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 8k @ 24fps, 4k @30/60fps, 1080p @60fps/240fps, HDR10+ |
FRONT CAMERA
| Single Camera Setup | Main Camera: 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display Cover Display Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4k @30/60 fps, 1080@ 30/60fps |
BATTERY
| Type | Li-Pol (non-removable) |
| Capacity | 4400 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 25W (wired) 15W (wireless) 4.5W (Revese wireless) |
STORAGE
| Card Slot | No |
| Internal | 256/512GB, 1TB |
| Type | UFS 4.0 |
COMMUNICATION
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 2.4/5GHz, MIMO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Infra-red | No |
| Radio | Yes |
FEATURES
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Others | Samsung Pay(MasterCard, Visa Certified) Samsung DeX |
OTHERS
| SIM | Three-SIM slots (Two Physical and One e-SIM) Only two can be used at a time |
| Weight | 253g |
| Loudspeakers | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| RAM | 12GB |
Both of these devices are already available for pre-orders on Amazon and Flipkart and will go on sale in India on August 11.