Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Also known as	Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 (in certain European countries)
Brand	Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Type	Foldable smartphone
Series	Samsung Galaxy Z series
First released	August 11, 2023;23 months ago (2023-08-11)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Successor	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Related	Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Compatible networks	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Form factor	Foldable slate
Colors	Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
Dimensions	Unfolded: 165.1 mm (6.50 in) H 71.9 mm (2.83 in) W 6.9 mm (0.27 in) D Folded: 85.1 mm (3.35 in) H 71.9 mm (2.83 in) W 15.1 mm (0.59 in) D
Operating system	Original: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 Current: Android 15 with One UI 7
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
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	8 GB RAM
Storage	256 and 512 GB UFS 4.0
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM
Battery	Li-Ion 3,700 mAh
Charging	Fast charging 25W Fast wireless charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, Samsung S5K2LD sensor 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, Sony IMX258 sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Front camera	10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm, Samsung S5K3J1 sensor 4K@30fps, HDR
Display	6.7 in (170 mm) 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
External display	3.4 in (86 mm) 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus2), 305 ppi Super AMOLED
Sound	Stereo speakers
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Data inputs	Multi-touch screen USB Type-C 2.0 Fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Barometer
Water resistance	IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Model	International models: SM-F731x (last letter varies by carrier and international models) Japanese models: SCG23 (au) SC-54D (NTT Docomo)
Website	www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip5/
References	[1]

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, sold as Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 in certain territories) is an Android-based foldable smartphone that was announced by Samsung Electronics on July 26, 2023. Its unveiling marked the first time that the Galaxy Unpacked event was held in the company's home country of South Korea. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]} The phone was released on August 11, 2023.

Along with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the final foldable phone to support 32-bit applications.

Specifications

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a clamshell-style foldable design with a redesigned hinge that allows the device to close completely flat, reducing the visible gap when folded. The exterior is constructed with an Armor Aluminum frame and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the cover screen and back panel. The device also carries an IPX8 rating for water resistance.

It is available in multiple color options, including several online-exclusive variants:

Color sample	Color name
	Mint
	Graphite
	Lavender
	Cream
	Gray (Online exclusive)
	Blue (Online exclusive)
	Green (Online exclusive)
	Yellow (Online exclusive)

Hardware

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 includes a foldable main display and a compact cover display, with internal hardware covering performance, battery, camera, and connectivity components as outlined below.

Display

• Main Display:
  • 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz

• Cover Display:
  • 3.4-inch Super AMOLED
  • Supports widget interactions, message replies, and selected app previews

Processor and Memory

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage options: 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.0
• No microSD card support

The device has 8 GB of RAM, and either 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.0 flash storage, with no support for expanding the device's storage capacity via micro-SD cards. ^[7]

Battery

• Capacity: 3,700 mAh dual-cell battery
• Charging:
  • 25W wired fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging

Camera

• Rear Cameras:
  • 12 MP wide-angle
  • 12 MP ultra-wide

On the front, the main display includes a 10 MP front-facing selfie camera.

The device supports camera functionality through the external cover display. Using the Flex Window interface, users can preview shots, take selfies with the rear camera, and access selected camera features without opening the device. The Flex Mode enables hands-free shooting by positioning the phone at different angles. ^[8]

Software

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was released with Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1. The software includes features designed for foldable use cases, such as Flex Mode support and cover screen interactions through the Flex Window interface.

Samsung has committed to four generations of Android OS upgrades (up to Android 17) and five years of security updates (through 2028).The device is also compatible with Samsung's Good Lock customization suite, including modules such as Nice Catch, which received an updated version (5.0.01.02) following the device's release. ^[9]

In early 2024, the device received the One UI 6.1 update based on Android 14, which introduced support for Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of artificial intelligence-based features. For detailed functionality, see Galaxy AI . ^{[10] [11]}

References

1. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5". 26 July 2023.
2. Tom, Pritchard (26 July 2023). "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 rumors — release date, price, specs and leaks". Tom’s Guide.
3. Dominic, Preston (26 July 2023). "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Everything you need to know". TechAdvisor.
4. Adamya, Sharma (26 July 2023). "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Release date, price, specs, and all we know so far". Android Authority.
5. Alex, Walker-Todd (26 July 2023). "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: latest news, rumors and everything we know so far". TechRadar.
6. "The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 loses the gap, gains a much larger cover display". GSMArena. 26 July 2023.
7. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5". GSMArena. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
8. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: The top features every owner should know". Android Police. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
9. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 software updates". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
10. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 gets an AI update: what it's like to use". CNET. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
11. "New One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI to More Galaxy Devices". news.samsung.com. February 22, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.

External links

• Official website