Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Fold 5 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 120Hz AMOLED display launched globally: price, specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 prices

• The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 starts at $999 (approx Rs 82,000) for the 256GB storage version. The 512GB option costs $1,119 (approx Rs 92,000).
• Samsung's higher-end Galaxy Z Fold 5 is priced at $1,799 (approx Rs 1,47,000) for the 256GB variant, $1,919 (approx Rs 1,57,000) for the 512GB version, and $2,159 (approx Rs 1,77,000) for the 1TB storage option.
• Samsung will announce the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 prices in India on Thursday, July 27th.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 specifications

• Display: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 sports a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with 2,176 x 1,812 pixels resolution, 21.6:18 aspect ratio, 374ppi and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
• The foldable has a 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display with 2,316 x 904 pixels resolution, 23.1:9 aspect ratio, 402ppi, and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. 
• Processor: The Samsung flagship is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.
• RAM and storage: The foldable packs up to 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
• OS: The phone runs on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 custom skin.
• Cameras: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has triple cameras on the back, with a 12MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle shooter with dual Pixel AF, OIS, and f/1.8 aperture.
• Front cameras: There is a 10MP shooter on the cover screen and a 4MP under-display sensor on the main folding screen.
• Others: The handset comes with an IPX8 rating and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
• Dimensions: 129.9x 154.9 x 6.1mm (when unfolded) and 67.1 x 154.9 x 13.4mm (folded). The foldable weighs 254 grams.
• Battery: There is a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging and Wireless PowerShare support.
• Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 specifications

• Display: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2,640 x 1,080 pixels resolution and 22:9 aspect ratio.
• There is a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display with 60Hz refresh rate, 720 x 748 resolution and 306 PPI.
• Processor: The Samsung foldable features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.
• RAM and storage: The foldable packs 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage
• OS: The phone runs on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 custom skin.
• Cameras: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has triple cameras on the back, with a 12MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 10MP shooter on the front for selfies.
• Others: The handset comes with an IPX8 rating and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
• Dimensions: 129.9x 154.9 x 6.1mm (when unfolded) and 67.1 x 154.9 x 13.4mm (folded). The foldable weighs 254 grams.
• Battery: There is a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging and Wireless PowerShare support.
• Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync.

Design and build changes

The main screen of the foldable smartphones is equipped with a shock dispersion layer and a redesigned back for a more solid display. There is an IPX rating, Armor Aluminum frames, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the Flex Window and back cover. There is a new Flex Hinge, which features a dual rail structure, diffusing external impacts.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: The new Flex Window on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is now 3.78 times larger than the previous generation and this opens up to a wide range of existing and new capabilities. It provides more customisation options, including informative and graphical clocks that can match the face design of a user's Galaxy Watch 6 series watch face, as well as stylish frames. Users can access information with widgets and can check details like weather, control music playback, and more. Users can also reply to texts on the go using Quick Reply with a full QWERTY keyboard

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: The S Pen Fold edition has also been fine-tuned to deliver a superior writing experience and there are features and tools that together deliver powerful productivity on a large screen. The improved Taskbar enables dynamic productivity by allowing users to quickly switch between frequently used apps.