The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a compact flip foldable that folds a 6.7-inch screen down to pocket size, now a strong value buy since the Z Flip6 arrived. Its standout over earlier models is the larger cover screen, which handles quick tasks without opening the phone.
Galaxy Z Flip5: Display
The 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X runs at 120Hz with a 1080 x 2640 resolution and a 1,750-nit peak, with GSMArena measuring 1,101 nits of maximum brightness in its lab test. The 3.4-inch cover screen runs apps and replies from the outside.
As with any foldable there is a crease down the main screen, and it uses a plastic protective layer rather than glass, so it needs a little more care than a standard phone.
Galaxy Z Flip5: Camera
The dual camera pairs a 12MP main sensor with OIS and a 12MP ultrawide, with a 10MP selfie camera, though the large cover screen also lets you frame selfies on the main sensors. Results are good rather than flagship-class.
Video reaches 4K at 60fps, and there is no telephoto, so zoomed shots rely on cropping.
Galaxy Z Flip5: Battery
The 3,700mAh battery returned an active use score of 9:29 hours in GSMArena's lab, below par and the phone's clearest weak point, with 25W wired charging at 50% in 30 minutes, plus 15W wireless and reverse wireless.
The compact folding design leaves little room for a bigger cell, so heavier users will likely need a midday top-up.
Galaxy Z Flip5: Size, Weight and Build
At 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9mm unfolded and 85.1mm tall when folded, at 187g with a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, an aluminium frame and IPX8 water resistance, the Z Flip5 is genuinely pocketable, in colours including Mint and Lavender.
The IPX8 rating covers water but not dust, so keep it away from sand and grit, a real limitation for a folding phone.
Galaxy Z Flip5: Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 8GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage delivers full flagship speed, on Android 13 at launch and since updated, with One UI 8.5 and Android 16 among the updates it has received.
The chip is now a couple of generations old but remains fast in daily use, so performance is not a concern here.
Galaxy Z Flip5: Who Should Buy
Buy the Galaxy Z Flip5 at a discount if you want a pocketable folding phone with a usable cover screen and can live with average battery life. Buyers who want longer battery life and a newer chip should compare the Galaxy Z Flip6. Buyers comparing contract terms will find current network pricing in the table above.