Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (8GB + 512GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
No reviews for this version.
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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#23 in Best Foldable Smartphones
#29 in Best Samsung Phones
#109 in Best Mid-Range Smartphones
#118 in Best Smartphones for Seniors
#231 in Best Large-Screen Smartphones
#236 in Best Android Smartphones
#252 in Best NFC Smartphones
#258 in Best 5G Smartphones
#262 in Best Smartphones
#262 in Best AI Smartphones
#946 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
No reviews for this version.
Check reviews from other versions.
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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Good value: >50 MP
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Good value: ≥120 Hz
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Good value: <162 mm
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The ZDNET review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 highlights key improvements, including a 3.4-inch "Flex Window" for better functionality, a gapless hinge, and a high-performance Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip. Pros feature doubled base storage, improved durability, and efficient multitasking, while cons include limited native app support for the outer screen, the lack of a...Read more
In a review, the Samsung Z Flip5 is described as evolving into a practical device, significantly aided by its large 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen which reduces the need to fully open the phone. The review highlights pros such as the improved cover screen, zero-gap folding design, and powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, cons include average battery life, the absence of a...Read more
Mashable's review describes the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as a refined foldable with notable upgrades, including a larger 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen and a new teardrop hinge that allows the device to close completely flat. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the phone offers smooth performance and improved image processing for sharp photos, particularly benefiting...Read more
The TechCrunch review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as a refined, competitive clamshell foldable, highlighted by a significantly larger 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover display and a new "Flex Hinge" that allows it to fold completely flat. Performance is bolstered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip, doubling base storage to 256GB, and retaining an IPX8...Read more
CNET's review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's upgraded 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen and a new "teardrop" hinge design that allows the phone to fold completely flat as key pros. The device offers solid performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip, surprisingly good battery life, and doubled base storage to 256GB at the same starting price. Cons include the...Read more
The Consumer Reports review rates the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 as a "very good" device, highlighting its improved durability via a new "Flex Hinge" that allows it to fold flat, alongside an impressive 6.7-inch display and 28.5-hour battery life. Performance is driven by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and the device passed rigorous, independent 50-drop and 100-drop tests with only...Read more
The Droid Life review describes the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as a "mixed bag" that struggles to justify its $1,000 price tag despite featuring a superior, flat-folding hinge design and powerful performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. While hardware updates are appreciated, the primary frustration lies in the limited 3.4-inch cover screen software, which lacks native,...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a transformative 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen, enabling improved usability with a full QWERTY keyboard and better camera, along with a new "Flex Hinge" that allows it to fold completely flat. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, it delivers flagship-level performance and doubles base storage to 256GB at the same $1,000 price point. While it...Read more
The Forbes Vetted review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as a significant upgrade, driven by a 3.4-inch Flex Window that facilitates texting, widget access, and selfie-taking without opening the device. Key design improvements include a new Flex Hinge that enables the phone to fold completely flat. Performance is enhanced by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, making it a...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a larger 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover display that supports full app interaction, and a new teardrop hinge allows the phone to close completely flat, enhancing portability. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the device offers strong performance, but it lacks a telephoto lens, has only average battery life, and retains a noticeable...Read more
PCMag's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 highlights its refined hardware, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, improved large cover screen, and sleek, gapless design with IPX8 water resistance. However, the review notes cons such as limitations in software continuity, modest battery life, slow charging speeds, camera performance that lags behind traditional...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a significantly larger 3.4-inch Flex Window cover display and a redesigned hinge that allows it to close completely flat. While the Flex Window offers improved functionality for widgets and apps, software restrictions limit its full potential. The phone provides flagship-tier performance with a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and boasts premium...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a refined clamshell design highlighted by a new 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover display and a gapless, flatter folding hinge. Driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, it offers top-tier performance and, despite keeping the same 3,700mAh battery, delivers significantly improved daily battery life. However, the device retains the same 12MP...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a new "Flex Hinge" that allows it to fold flat and includes an expanded 3.4-inch external screen, enhancing its functionality. While it offers strong performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and five years of software support, the device still presents compromises, including a visible screen crease, lack of optical zoom in the camera,...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is reviewed as the "best flip-style folding phone," largely due to hardware improvements including a new 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen, a redesigned hinge allowing it to fold completely flat, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and IPX8 water resistance. However, the review notes difficulties in running full apps on the cover screen, "so-so" battery...Read more
WIRED reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, noting iterative improvements, particularly in the Flip 5, but concluded both models are hindered by their high price. The Galaxy Z Flip 5's main upgrade is a larger 3.4-inch cover screen and a gapless design, which are considered pros, though limited cover screen functionality and unchanged camera hardware are cons....Read more
The ZDNET review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 highlights key improvements, including a 3.4-inch "Flex Window" for better functionality, a gapless hinge, and a high-performance Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip. Pros feature doubled base storage, improved durability, and efficient multitasking, while cons include limited native app support for the outer screen, the lack of a...Read more
In a review, the Samsung Z Flip5 is described as evolving into a practical device, significantly aided by its large 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen which reduces the need to fully open the phone. The review highlights pros such as the improved cover screen, zero-gap folding design, and powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, cons include average battery life, the absence of a...Read more
The Smartzone review identifies the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as a significant refinement of the clamshell foldable, defined by its gapless, flat-folding hinge design and a substantial 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover display. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the device offers top-tier performance, though the 3,700mAh battery is only sufficient and charging speed is limited...Read more
The Morgenpost review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 highlights the foldable's evolution into a more mature, design-forward device. Key improvements include a large 3.4-inch "Flex Window" outer display for better interaction without opening the phone and a new "Flex Hinge" that allows it to close completely flush. Pros include excellent performance, a durable design with IPX8...Read more
The Smartzone review identifies the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as a significant refinement of the clamshell foldable, defined by its gapless, flat-folding hinge design and a substantial 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover display. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the device offers top-tier performance, though the 3,700mAh battery is only sufficient and charging speed is limited...Read more
The Morgenpost review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 highlights the foldable's evolution into a more mature, design-forward device. Key improvements include a large 3.4-inch "Flex Window" outer display for better interaction without opening the phone and a new "Flex Hinge" that allows it to close completely flush. Pros include excellent performance, a durable design with IPX8...Read more
The TechRadar review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 highlights the new 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen, which functions as a capable mini-smartphone, and a redesigned hinge allowing it to fold completely flat. Performance is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, offering significant battery improvements despite retaining a 3,700mAh capacity. While the internal...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review update from Android Planet highlights the device's improved design, featuring a new Flex Hinge that allows it to fold completely flat and a much larger 3.4-inch cover screen for enhanced usability. While the internal 6.7-inch AMOLED display is high quality, the screen crease remains clearly visible, and the cover screen, although useful, requires...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, reviewed by FWD, marks a mature step for foldable phones, featuring a 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen for improved usability without unfolding, and a new hinge allowing it to close completely flat. Key pros include a premium design, IPX8 water resistance, and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, though the 3,700 mAh battery offers limited endurance...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a refined design with a larger "Flex Window" outer screen and a new "Zero gap" hinge that allows it to close completely flat. Highlighting a premium build, the device stands out for its improved portability and functional design enhancements. Performance is a key strength, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and enhanced by a versatile Flex...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 matures with a 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen for enhanced functionality and a revised hinge that allows for a flush, gapless close. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the device offers top-tier performance and improved durability, though it still lacks a dust-resistance rating and the internal screen crease remains prominent. While...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a refined design with a new "Flex Hinge" allowing it to fold flat and a significantly larger 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen. While software for the outer screen is initially restrictive, the device excels in performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset and long-term software support. Despite these advancements, the camera...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a redesigned "Flex Window," a 3.4-inch cover screen allowing full app usage, and a new gapless hinge for a thinner, more refined design. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, providing excellent, efficient performance, though it suffers from slow 25W charging. While the cameras show improved processing, they lack a dedicated telephoto lens,...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review update from Android Planet highlights the device's improved design, featuring a new Flex Hinge that allows it to fold completely flat and a much larger 3.4-inch cover screen for enhanced usability. While the internal 6.7-inch AMOLED display is high quality, the screen crease remains clearly visible, and the cover screen, although useful, requires...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, reviewed by FWD, marks a mature step for foldable phones, featuring a 3.4-inch "Flex Window" cover screen for improved usability without unfolding, and a new hinge allowing it to close completely flat. Key pros include a premium design, IPX8 water resistance, and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, though the 3,700 mAh battery offers limited endurance...Read more
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