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.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5; Specifications, Price & Availability

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.

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 BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800/ 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS)/ 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G Bands1, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 NSA/SA/Sub6/ mmWave

PLATFORM

OSAndroid 13, OneUI 5.1.1
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUOcta-core (1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz)
GPUAdreno 740

DISPLAY

TechnologyFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120hz, 1200nits(peak)
Size6.7 inches , 17.11 cm
Resolution1080 x 2640 pixels, ~426 ppi
Cover DisplaySuper AMOLED, 3.4 inches
720 x 748 pixels (302 ppi) with Gorilla Glass Victus 2

BACK CAMERA

Dual Camera SetupMain Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8µm
Depth Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, OIS(Main Camera), LED Flash,HDR, Panorama
Video4k @30/60fps, 1080p @60fps/240fps, HDR10+

FRONT CAMERA

Single Camera SetupMain Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
FeaturesHDR
Video4k @30 fps

BATTERY

TypeLi-Pol (non-removable)
Capacity3700 mAh
Charging Speed25W (wired)
15W (wireless)
4.5W (Revese wireless)

STORAGE

Card SlotNo
Internal256/512GB
TypeUFS 4.0

COMMUNICATION

BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
WiFiWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5GHz, MIMO
NFCYes
Positioning GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Infra-redNo
RadioYes

FEATURES

Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
OthersSamsung Pay(MasterCard, Visa Certified)

OTHERS

SIMDual-SIM (One Physical and One e-SIM)
Weight187g
LoudspeakersYes, Stereo Speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNo
RAM8GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5; Specifications, Price & Availability

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.

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 BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800/ 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS)/ 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71
5G Bands1, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 NSA/SA/ Sub6/ mmWave

PLATFORM

OSAndroid 13, OneUI 5.1.1
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUOcta-core (1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz)
GPUAdreno 740

DISPLAY

TechnologyQXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, 120Hz
Size 7.6 inches , 19.21 cm
Resolution2176 x 1812 pixels, ~374 ppi
Cover Display6.2 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
FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, LED Flash,HDR, Panorama
Video8k @ 24fps, 4k @30/60fps, 1080p @60fps/240fps, HDR10+

FRONT CAMERA

Single Camera SetupMain 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
FeaturesHDR
Video4k @30/60 fps, 1080@ 30/60fps

BATTERY

TypeLi-Pol (non-removable)
Capacity4400 mAh
Charging Speed25W (wired)
15W (wireless)
4.5W (Revese wireless)

STORAGE

Card SlotNo
Internal256/512GB, 1TB
TypeUFS 4.0

COMMUNICATION

BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
WiFiWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 2.4/5GHz, MIMO
NFCYes
Positioning GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Infra-redNo
RadioYes

FEATURES

Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
OthersSamsung Pay(MasterCard, Visa Certified)
Samsung DeX

OTHERS

SIMThree-SIM slots (Two Physical and One e-SIM)
Only two can be used at a time
Weight253g
LoudspeakersYes, Stereo Speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNo
RAM12GB

Both of these devices are already available for pre-orders on Amazon and Flipkart and will go on sale in India on August 11.

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