Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 And Galaxy Z Fold5: Delivering Flexibility And Versatility Without Compromise | Technology

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5.

The form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customisation options, and powerful performance.

The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design.

These remarkable foldable devices unlock extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam to take photos from creative angles.
 
“Samsung is revolutionising the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer an experience people want that they can’t get on any other device. Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are the latest devices that prove our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers through innovative technology.”
 
Samsung’s heritage of innovation and dedication to the foldables category has created incredibly versatile devices available. With a strong belief in the potential of the foldable format, paired with world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Samsung has consistently refined and optimised the Galaxy Z series lineup. From content creation on Galaxy Z Flip5’s new Flex Window to seamless multitasking on Galaxy Z Fold5, this series of Galaxy foldables meets and exceeds the distinctive needs of today’s users.
 
Furthermore, both Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are carefully designed to meet durability expectations. The main screen is equipped with a shock dispersion layer and a redesigned back for a more solid display. Along with IPX8 support, Armor Aluminum frames, and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 applied to both the Flex Window and back cover, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 provide the protection consumers expect, enhanced further by Flex Hinge. This new integrated hinge module, diffusing external impacts, features a dual rail structure.
 
Galaxy Z Flip5: The ultimate pocketable self-expression tool without compromise
The Galaxy Z Flip5 delivers a stylish, unique foldable experience from a pocket-sized device built for self-expression.

The new Flex Window, now 3.78 times larger[i] than the previous generation, offers 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 Watch6 series[ii], as well as stylish frames. In addition, Galaxy Z Flip5’s new Flipsuit Case[iii] provides device protection with a changeable NFC card, so users can match their Flex Window design and case design for even more personalisation options.

Closed, the Galaxy Z Flip5 offers more usability than ever before. From the Flex Window, quickly and effortlessly access useful information. With Widgets, users can check the weather, control music playback and listen to their favorite music with Media Controller[iv], or catch up on the latest global stock market updates with the Google Finance widget. Simply view all Widgets at a glance and switch between them instantly with a pinch of the screen to activate Multi Widget View. Plus, easily check notifications and access Quick Settings for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Without ever opening the device, browse through call history to return missed calls, and reply to texts on-the-go using Quick Replywith a full QWERTY keyboard and visibility of chat history.
 
Galaxy Z Fold5: The ultimate productivity powerhouse with a large screen

Offering an immersive, large screen and a long-lasting battery[v] in the thinnest, lightest Fold yet[vi], Galaxy Z Fold5 is easy to take anywhere, while delivering the most powerful performance in the Galaxy Z series. 

The Galaxy Z Fold’S robust, big-screen experience, has evolved from Multi Window[vii] and App Continuity[viii] to a wide range of features including Taskbar[ix], drag and drop, and optimisation of third-party apps. S Pen Fold Edition[x] introduced in the third generation Fold in 2021, has also been fine-tuned to deliver a superior writing experience on Galaxy Z Fold5. These features and tools come together to deliver powerful productivity on a large screen and enable users to complete important tasks from anywhere.
 
The new slimmer[xi] and more compact S Pen Fold Edition makes real-time annotating and ideation easy while being able to fit more comfortably in the pocket. The Slim S Pen Case[xii] is nearly the same thickness[xiii] as a regular case for the Fold and available in a variety of styles and colours[xiv] so users can carry their S Pens in style.
 
Delivering a positive impact for the planet
 
Samsung continues to demonstrate progress toward the company’s environmental vision and accelerate actions that help achieve its goals, including reaching net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2030 for the Device eXperience Division.
 
The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 feature[xv] a wider variety of recycled materials[xvi] than their previous generations, including pre-consumer recycled glass and aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics, sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels and PET bottles.   
 
Availability
 
The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 will be available for pre-order in select markets from July 27, with general availability starting early August.
 
Samsung is committed to giving customers peace of mind with Samsung Care+, a support service for accidental screen damage. Customers can register within 30 days of purchasing their Galaxy Flip5|Fold5 and enjoy 1 free screen repair within a 12-month period.

[i] Compared to Galaxy Z Flip4. Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip5’s Cover Screen is 3.4-inch in the full rectangular form; actual viewable area is approximately 95% of the full rectangular area due to the rounded corners and lower cutout.

[ii] Galaxy Watch6 series sold separately.  Model and colour availability may vary by market or carrier.

[iii] Accessories sold separately. Model and colour availability may vary by market or carrier.

[iv] Media Controller widget only appears when music is played.

[v] Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors.  Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2023.06.19-2023.06.29 in the US with pre-released version under default setting using LTE and 5GSub6 networks.

[vi] Compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold models.

[vii] Certain applications may not support Multi Window or App Pair.

[viii] Certain applications may not support App Continuity.

[ix] Taskbar feature supported on the Main Screen only.

[x] S Pen Fold Edition  sold separately. Only use the Samsung S Pen Fold Edition designed for Galaxy Z Fold3 5G/Fold4/Fold5 or S Pen Pro. All other S Pens or stylus pens may damage the screen. Galaxy Z Fold5 does not have a built-in slot for the S Pen. S Pen support is limited to the Main Screen.

[xi] S Pen Fold Edition for Galaxy Z Fold5 measures 4.35mm, compared to 7.7mm for Galaxy Z Fold4.

[xii] S Pen Fold Edition sold separately. Slim S Pen Case (S Pen Fold Edition included) sold separately. S Pen Fold Edition only compatible with Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.

[xiii] The thickness of Galaxy Z Fold5 with the S Pen Slim Case is 20.63mm, 13.4mm without the Case.

[xiv] Preset Slim S Pen Case and S Pen Fold Edition colour combinations include Graphite case with Black S Pen, Sand case with Apricot S Pen and Icy Blue case with Lime S Pen. 

[xv] Galaxy Z Flip5: 15 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic or pre-consumer recycled aluminum, or an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. These components include Volume Key Bracket, Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Rear Top, Display Connector Cap, FPCB RF Cable Bracket, Rear Mid, Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, Receiver Deco, Connector to Connector Holder, SIM Tray, Sub Window, Back Glass. (Galaxy Z Flip4: 6 device components)

Galaxy Z Fold5: 15 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic or pre-consumer recycled aluminum, or an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. These components include Volume Key FPCB Bracket, Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Cover Display Connector, Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub), Antenna (Sub), Antenna (Main), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, SIM Tray, Connector to Connector Holder, Camera Deco (Top & Bottom), Sub Window, Back Glass. (Galaxy Z Flip4: 6 device components)

[xvi] Types of recycled materials include post-consumer recycled PA sourced from discarded fishing nets, post-consumer recycled PBT sourced from discarded PET bottles, post-consumer recycled PC sourced from water barrels and pre-consumer recycled aluminum sourced from discarded scrap material generated as a by-product during manufacturing. The scrap metal is re-melted, filtered for impurities and then recycled to make parts within Samsung’s manufacturing process. There is also pre-consumer recycled glass sourced from discarded glass waste generated as a byproduct of glass manufacturing. This glass waste is crushed into cullet and then used as a component in the Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 manufacturing process.