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Samsung is the leading brand in the foldable phone market, and the anticipation for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is high. The clamshell device has seen regular improvements through the years, and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 brought solid performance, great cameras, Samsung’s industry-leading update commitment, and improved battery life. This year, Samsung is expected to make some welcome changes to its much-loved flip phone. Here’s what we know so far.
Will there be a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
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Samsung has consistently launched new foldable flip phones in recent years, and there’s no reason to believe that Samsung won’t launch the Galaxy Z Flip 5 this year. Samsung’s mobile head recently said the company’s foldables could overtake its S series flagships in shipments by 2025. That company is betting big on its flexible line and wants it to become the “new standard” for smartphones.
Rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip 5 have already started doing the rounds. However, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the launch details yet. We expect the company to start teasing the phone closer to its second Unpacked event for the year.
What is the Galaxy Z Flip 5 release date?
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- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip — February 14, 2020
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G — August 7, 2020
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 — August 24, 2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 — August 10, 2022
Samsung has been launching new foldable phones in August for the past three years, so it’s highly likely that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will also launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in August 2023. Sales for the phone should start a week or two after the official announcement.
Nothing suggests that Samsung is behind schedule for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 launch. If all is going as per plan, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 should already be well under development. A recent report by Korean publication The Elec claimed that Samsung plans to ship more units of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The company has reportedly set an overall target of 10 million units for both phones, of which eight million are said to be Z Flip 5 units.
What features and specs will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have?
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As of now, there’s no official word on the features and specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. However, rumors suggest that the phone will come with a larger display, improved camera, and better battery life. The phone is also expected to have a more durable hinge and a more powerful processor. We’ll update this article as soon as we have more information.
*Note: The text has been - for SEO purposes and may not reflect the original article’s tone or style.The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to receive some exciting design upgrades this year. One of the most significant improvements is a new hinge mechanism that will reduce display creasing. According to display analyst Ross Young, Samsung has reworked the hinge to make the crease less visible. The company has developed a teardrop-style hinge similar to that of the Oppo Find N2 Flip and Motorola Razr 2022. This could ensure minimal creasing, and the two sides of the foldable display could close flat on top of each other without a gap in the middle.
In addition to the new hinge, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also expected to get a bigger cover screen, possibly for added features and controls. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a 1.9-inch cover display and works decently as a second screen. Based on Young’s information, Samsung could increase the screen size to 3 inches on the Flip 5. Meanwhile, tipster IceUniverse reports the cover display on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 could even surpass the 3.26-inch second screen of the Find N2 Flip, which would make it pretty massive.
Moving on to specs and features, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 packs the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. We currently don’t have a plus variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but Qualcomm could announce it around May this year, and the Z Flip 5 could get the newer SoC. If so, you can expect clock speed improvements, as is the case with every new generation of Qualcomm’s flagship chips.
According to SamMobile, the phone will have 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. Same as the Galaxy S23’s 128GB model, the Z Flip 5’s 128GB storage variant will likely use a UFS 3.1 chip. The other variants could get the new UFS 4.0 specification with faster read/write speeds.
Apart from what we’ve already told you, there are absolutely no other leaks or rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip 5 specs. Although, we speculate the phone could bring upgrades in a few departments. For one, the camera system may see newer sensors, given that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is also expected to feature higher-resolution shooters this year. The battery and charging speeds on the phone could also get a boost if Samsung follows the Galaxy S23 formula.
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is shaping up to be an exciting device with some significant design and feature upgrades. We can’t wait to see what Samsung has in store for us with this new foldable phone. Stay tuned to Tech Leaks for more updates on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and other tech news.
What Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Prices Be?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 was priced at $999 for the 128GB version when it was launched, and we expect the Galaxy Z Flip 5 to start at the same price. Although there are no rumors about the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 just yet, we don’t think Samsung will mess with its winning formula.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: What We Want to See
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Camera Upgrades
The camera setup on the Galaxy Z Flip line hasn’t changed much for a while now, and it’s time Samsung brought in new sensors. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 featured a dual camera setup with the same ultrawide and selfie sensors as the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Even the primary camera was a 12MP sensor, the same as the Flip 3, albeit for a pixel size bump from 1.4μm to 1.8μm. We don’t expect Samsung to rock the boat with a 200MP headliner, but the 50MP primary shooter from the Galaxy S23 could make for a great fit on the Z Flip 5.
A telephoto shooter would also be a welcome addition to the Flip line, making it more versatile when it comes to photography. Most high-end smartphones feature a telephoto sensor, but Samsung has repeatedly skipped adding one to its clamshells. The company could easily borrow the handy 10MP telephoto shooter from the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus to make the Galaxy Z Flip 5 rank amongst some of the best camera phones out there.
Longer Battery Life
One gripe we had with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 was that it packed a relatively small 3,700mAh battery. While a processor upgrade could help improve battery longevity on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, it needs a battery that can last well over a day, which wasn’t the case with the Galaxy Z Flip 4. The phone averaged between four and five hours of screen-on time during our review process. That’s not on par with traditional flagships and could certainly see an upgrade.
Stay tuned for more information as and when leaks reveal new things about the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Have any Galaxy Z Flip 5 leaks to share with us? Send us a tip, and we’ll be sure to check it out.
