Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: Which should you buy?

Samsung’s latest foldable phones are finally official. The company unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 during the Galaxy Unpacked event held today in South Korea. Both new foldable phones bring the fastest processor, improved designs, better software, and longer battery life. But which one is for you?

If you are thinking of buying a foldable phone for the first time, deciding which device to go for can be pretty confusing. So, here we are to make that decision easier for you.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: Which suits you?

Although both are foldable phones, they cater to different audiences. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is made for those who want an ultra-portable phone. It is a device that is there if you need it and quickly disappears into a pocket when you don’t. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is made for those who want their phones to be uber-productive.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 for an ultra-portable design

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED screen when you open it, but you can get things done on its 3.4-inch cover screen. You can check the weather or other widgets, call logs, reply to messages, and control music playback without opening the phone. It also lets you use Google Maps using the cover screen. You can even use the camera without opening the phone. When you want to watch videos or use other apps, you can open the phone to unfold its 6.7-inch screen.

This ultra-portable phone is also great if you’re a content creator. Thanks to its form factor, you can flip it halfway (Flex Mode) and use the camera to capture images and videos. Using Flex Mode, you can even go live on social media from anywhere, as the phone doesn’t need a separate tripod. It has a 10MP selfie camera inside, but you can use the 12MP primary or 12MP ultrawide camera to take selfies or videos using the cover screen as the viewfinder.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also great if you want your phone to be your fashion statement. You can customize it using first-party accessories that are available in both chic and funky versions.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 for better multitasking and multimedia

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 can be used as a regular phone when you don’t open it. Its 6.2-inch cover screen is perfect for using apps, messaging, and almost everything else. When you need a bigger screen for watching videos, opening a spreadsheet, jotting down notes, or using two apps side by side, you can open the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to reveal its tablet-like 7.6-inch 120Hz OLED screen.

The internal (foldable) screen even supports the S Pen (Fold Edition), which is excellent for drawing, annotating PDFs, and signing documents using the Samsung Notes app.

You can even play games on one half of the foldable screen and watch gameplay videos on the other. With One UI 5.1.1, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 lets you drag files from one app and drop them into another using the two-finger drag gesture.

You will also want to choose the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you want a phone with a dedicated telephoto camera. The phone has a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

What’s common between Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5?

Both phones are powered by the speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy processor. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has 8GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage. They are both IPX8-rated for water resistance and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 also feature stereo speakers, 5G, GPS, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C port, 25W fast wired charging, fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Both phones will get four major Android OS updates and five years of security updates.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a 3,700mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is powered by a 4,400mAh battery.

If you want to get a taste of foldable phones without spending too much, you can get the Galaxy Z Flip 5, as its pricing starts at £1,049. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 demands a higher price tag of £1,749. They are both available for pre-order and will begin reaching buyers on August 11.