Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 launched in PH: Bigger cover screen, improved hinge design, PHP 64,990 starting price

On schedule, South Korean tech firm Samsung today launched its newest foldable flip phone—the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 cover screen

Samsung improves the flip (2023)

The biggest change is the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 now features a bigger outer (cover) screen at 3.4 inches from the 1.9-inch of the Galaxy Z Flip4.

Flatter hinge

Thanks to this improvement, its users can now add widgets, graphical clocks, custom images, videos, and even stylish frames on the outer screen. Moreover, its users may now view calendars, alerts, messages, and even send replies from the Flex Window with QWERTY.

Samsung also updated its hinge design. It now uses a new integrated module with a double rail for a flat or zero-gap hinge making its screen have less crease.

The company also claims that it can withstand about 200,000 folds certified by Bureau Veritas. In comparison, its competitor from OPPO, the Find N2 Flip can withstand 400,000 folds.

It also retained its IPX8 water resistance which is impressive for a foldable smartphone.

When folded

Samsung also updated its chip to the newer and faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 coming from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 of the Z Flip4. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB internal storage as well.

What's disappointing is its battery remains at just 3,700mAh. It also has USB-C  25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless.

For cameras, you get a 12MP f/1.8 with AF and OIS as well as a 12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide-angle and an LED flash at the back. For selfies, it has a 10MP f/2.4 shooter found on the top-center punch-hole of its folding display.

The rest of the specs

The new Galaxy devices

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 also has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, WiFi 6E, 5G, NFC, and dual SIM (nano + eSIM). It runs with Android 13 OS with OneUI 5.1 skin.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Specs

Display: 6.7-inch Gorilla Glass 6 protected Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen w/ 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, FHD+ 2640 x 1080 at 426 ppi, 3.4-inch Super AMOLED screen w/ x 748 x 720 resolution at 305 ppi

CPU: 3.2GHz 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 octa-core processor

GPU: New Adreno

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 256GB/512GB

Back Camera: 12MP f/1.8 w/ AF, OIS + 12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 10MP f/2.4 

Battery: 3,700mAh w/ 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless

OS: Android 13 w/ OneUI 5.1

Connectivity: WiFi 6E, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, Single SIM + eSIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, stereo speakers, IPX8 water resistance, USB-C, Colors: Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow

Dimensions: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded), 85.5 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm(folded)

Weight: 187 g

Price: PHP 64,990 (8GB/256GB), PHP 71,990 (8GB/512GB)

Price and availability

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 256GB - PHP 64,990

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 512GB - PHP 71,990

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is also available for pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Abenson.com, and MXMemoXpress.com.

Those who will pre-order the device this July 26 to August 17, 2023, may get up to PHP 42K worth of discounts.

This also includes the FREE double-up storage upgrade, up to 50 percent off on select Galaxy Wearables, along with additional savings for traded-in devices. General availability for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 starts August 18, 2023.