Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Everything you need to know

Samsung unveiled the latest version of its flip-format smartphone back in August last year with the arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. That particular model has already garnered a very enthusiastic review from us, but there are rumours all over about what we should expect in its successor, the Z Flip 5.

Here’s everything we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 be released? 

Samsung has begun teasing the launch of the Z Flip 5, confirming that it will hold a Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul on 26 July.

Samsung

The company hasn’t technically confirmed that the Z Flip 5 will be revealed at the event, but it’s almost certain – especially going by the invite above.

What’s a little odd is that MySmartPrice has reported that there will be a second launch event on 11 August, this time held in the US. If true, it would presumably mean that the Seoul launch wouldn’t cover US launch information, and will perhaps even exclude the UK and European launch details too.

Samsung has released the last few Z Flip models like clockwork in August, after an initial February debut, so either way the timing is about on track.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: February 2020
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: August 2020
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: August 2021
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: August 2022

Going by last year’s launch, and the latest leaks, we’re expecting to see the Z Flip 5 launch alongside the Z Fold 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9.

How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cost?

Phones with folding screens still occupy the higher end of the price bracket when it comes to mobile devices, so there’s a good chance you’ll still be paying top dollar when the Flip 5 comes around.

That’s what we’ve heard in the first pricing leaks so far. First up, Greek site Tech Maniacs reports that in Greece, the Z Flip 5 will start from €1,299 for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage – a €150 increase on the previous generation’s Greek price.

Things may be more modest in France, where Dealabs claims pricing will start at €1,199 for a 256GB storage model (no mention of a 128GB version), rising to €1,339 for 512GB. Those are €40 and €60 increases respectively.

Samsung itself even accidentally leaked the phone’s price in Romania, as spotted by Roland Quandt. There, the phone’s 256GB model will seemingly cost 6,599 Leu (around $1,500/£1,150/€1,335), which is a sizeable jump from the previous 5,699 Leu price of the previous model (as reported by Techradar). That works out to a roughly $200/£150/€180 price increase, in line with Tech Maniacs’ Greek numbers above.

So, all evidence so far points to price rises. Here’s a quick guide to the pricing of the last two models to give you an indication of what to expect: 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4:

• 128GB: $999/£999/€1,099
• 256GB: $1,059/£1,059/€1,159
• 256GB Bespoke Edition: $1,139/£1,099/€1,199
• 512GB: $1,179/£1,199/€1,279

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: 

• 128GB: $999/£949/€1,049
• 256GB: $1,049/£999/€1,099

If you’re in the US you can even reserve the chance to buy the phone now, netting you $50 in Samsung credit if you choose to pre-order, though we still don’t know the final price.

What new features will we see in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?

As the launch gets closer, we’re beginning to learn what to expect from the Z Flip 5. Most importantly, we think we know what it’ll look like – and it’s getting a major design overhaul.

Our best look comes from leaker OnLeaks, who has shared renders he’s made of the phone with the site MediaPeanut:

The obvious standout is the much larger cover display on the phone. The screen – apparently 3.4in diagonally, slightly bigger than the 3.26in panel on the Oppo Find N2 Flip – now fills most of the phone’s top half, with an unusual folder-esque shape that cuts in slightly around the two camera lenses. That makes it almost as large as the panel on the new Motorola Razr 40 Ultra/Razr+, which has a display that wraps around its cameras.

We’ve seen similar images of that rough screen shape shared by SamMobile and leaker Ice Universe, who shared his own mock-up of how it may look while adding the detail that it will have a 720×748 resolution:

And we’ve even now seen what’s apparently an official Samsung render of the phone, revealed by MySmartPrice, and it’s a close match for the unofficial renders above:

MySmartPrice

Head to Slashleaks and you can see photos and even a short video of what’s allegedly a dummy unit of the phone. The most interesting element here is that despite the new hinge the phone still doesn’t seem to close fully shut, with a noticeable gap, but the veracity of the leak is still in doubt so don’t give up hope just yet.

Finally, we’ve also seen a photo of the phone in the flesh, albeit wrapped in a protective case – but you can still make out the distinctive shape of that outer screen.

SamMobile has since reported that Samsung has worked with Google to ensure that key apps like YouTube and Google Maps will be optimised for this outer screen, with a custom UI offering full use without actually opening the phone.

OnLeaks adds that the phone uses a 6.7in main display, the same size as before, and Snoopy Tech has added that it will be a 1-120Hz OLED. OnLeaks also says it measures around 165 x 71.8 x 6.7mm when unfolded, while Ice Universe suggests the phone weighs 187g – meaning the phone is almost exactly the same size and weight as its predecessor despite the redesigned display.

Analyst Ross Young adds that the inner display will get its own upgrade thanks to a new hinge design “which should reduce the visibility of the seam.” Meanwhile Ice is more specific: he says Samsung is using a waterdrop hinge which will allow the phone to fold completely flat. He adds that this inner screen will also benefit from a narrower bezel.

Samsung’s rivals have made serious progress in eliminating the crease from foldable displays and closing more completely, so here’s hoping that the Korean company has caught up.

Ice also notes that the Z Flip 5 will be IPX8 waterproof – the same rating as the previous model, indicating a high level of water-resistance but no official protection from dust and particles. Another leaker, Chun, has speculated that in fact the phone will have an IP58 rating instead, meaning it would offer some protection from dust.

Finally, Young has added the crucial detail that the phone will be available in “Beige, Gray, Light Green and Light Pink,” and has since added that it will also be available in “Blue, Green, Platinum, Yellow,” but that these will be available in lower volumes – likely meaning they’re either exclusive to Samsung’s online store or solely for its Bespoke custom option.

Next, let’s turn to the phone’s actual specs.

Korean site The Elec was first out of the blocks, reporting that the new model will boast the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. This chip was announced in November 2022 by Qualcomm, and promises a major performance jump without giving up the energy efficiency gains that made the Z Flip 4’s battery life so much better.

A phone believed to be the Z Flip 5 has already appeared on the benchmark Geekbench, in fact powered by the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy – a slightly overclocked version of the chip that we’ve already seen across this year’s Galaxy S23 phones.

The Geekbench listing also shows the phone has 8GB of RAM. As for storage, SamMobile says we should see 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options for the phone – the same Samsung offered last time around.

Leaker Yogesh Brar has reported that the phone will have the exact same 3700mAh battery as the Z Flip 4, along with the same 25W wired charging (plus a wireless option), the latter of which has been backed up by a listing on China’s 3C certification.

Similarly, camera specs don’t look to be changing much. Brar has tweeted that the Z Flip 5 will once again have a pair of 12Mp main and ultrawide cameras, though does add the important caveat that the phone will have new image sensors. That’s the same approach Samsung took in the jump from the Z Flip 3 to 4, and the result was a significant boost to photo performance, so another sensor change could yet mean a meaningful upgrade.

Snoopy adds that we can expect an f/1.8 aperture on the main lens and f/2.2 for the ultrawide, with a 10Mp, f/2.4 selfie camera to round out the set.

Finally, the phone’s software may get an update too. SamMobile has reported that for the first time the Z Flip 5 will support DeX, Samsung’s software that lets you use your phone as a portable workstation by projecting it to an external display with a desktop-style interface. With an 8 Gen 2 inside the phone will have plenty of power, so this is a move that makes sense.

We’ll continue to update this article regularly as more information becomes available, so be sure to check back regularly. In the meantime, be sure to check out our current favourites in the best smartphone, best foldable, and best Samsung phone charts.