​Samsung presented in Romania the new folding phones Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, the models it first showed in Seoul in July. In Z Flip5, the big novelty is the external screen, which is several times larger than in the previous generation, and Z Fold5 is lighter and thinner.

Galaxy Z Flip5 costs 5,999 lei in the version with 256 GB of memory and 6,499 lei in the version with 512 GB. There is no 128 GB version. Galaxy Z Fold5 costs 9,399 lei for the version with 256 GB of memory, 9,999 lei for the version with 512 GB of memory and 11,199 lei for the version with 1 TB.

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An important detail: Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip fold perfectly, so when folding the phone there is no space between the two halves. The disappearance of this space not only makes the phones much better, but also reduces the chance of dust or water ingress.

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The biggest difference between the Z Flip5 and the previous generation is the external screen (called the Flex or Cover Screen), which has grown significantly compared to the Z Flip4, from 1.9 inches to 3.4 inches. This front screen allows you to perform important actions without opening the phone: navigating Google Maps, recording in WhatsApp or Messenger, YouTube or Netflix. From the menu, you can choose which apps you can place on the front screen.

The expanded screen remains 6.7 inches, the same as the foldable phone released in summer 2022. The company says you’ll see improvements to low-light photos thanks to optimization features and AI.

In both the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, the hinge is located on a larger area of ​​the screen, and the company says that this has increased the durability of the screen thanks to the glass used.

The Z Fold5 retains the dimensions of the Z Fold4: the main screen is 7.6 inches and the front screen is 6.2 inches, but the phone is 10 grams lighter (253 grams) and thinner (13.4 mm compared to 14.2-15.8 mm). in the previous generation). The main screen, which features a dual-guide hinge, is 25 percent stronger than the Z Fold4, according to the company.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Main screen: 6.7 inches FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate

Front screen: 3.4 inches, AMOLED, 60 Hz

weightweight: 187 grams

Front camera: selfie camera 10 MP, F 2.2, pixel size: 1.22 µm, viewing angle: 85˚

Dual main camera:

• Ultra-wide-angle 12 MP, F2.2, pixel size: 1.12 μm, field of view: 123
• 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, pixel size: 1.8 μm, viewing angle: 83˚

size:

• Folded dimensions: 71.9 x 85.1 x 15.1 mm
• Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9 mm

Memory:

• 8 GB with 512 GB internal memory
• 8 GB with 256 GB internal memory

Battery: 3700 mAh

sensors: capacitive fingerprint sensor (side), accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, hall sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor.

Operating System: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1

Technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Main screen: 7.6 inches, QXGA+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Front screen: 6.2 inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HD+ (2316 x 904, 23.1:9), 402 ppi

120 Hz adaptive refresh rate

weight: 253 grams

Front camera: Selfie camera 10 MP, F2.2, pixel size: 1.22 μm, viewing angle: 85˚

The camera is under the screen: 4MP camera under the display, F1.8, pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 80˚

Main dual camera: 12MP Ultra Wide F2.2, Pixel Size: 1.12 µm, FOV: 123˚

Master triple room:

• 12-megapixel Ultra Wide F2.2 camera, pixel size: 1.12 μm, viewing angle: 123˚
• 50MP Wide Angle Camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel Size: 1.0 µm, FOV: 85˚
• Camera 10 MP Telephoto, PDAF, F2.4, OIS, Pixel size: 1.0 µm, Viewing angle: 36˚, 3x optical zoom

Dimensions:

• Folded dimensions: 67.1 x 154.9 x 13.4 mm
• Expanded: 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm

Memory:

• 12 GB of memory with 512 GB of internal memory
• 12 GB of memory with 256 GB of internal memory
• 12 GB of memory with 1 TB of built-in storage (exclusive on samsung.com)

Battery: 4400 mAh

sensors: Capacitive fingerprint sensor (side), accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor.

Operating System: Android 13, One UI 5.1.1