Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5 are the folding tech toys to get this year

Some of Samsung’s most popular smartphones in India are the Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series, which are functional, but boring when it comes to aesthetics and flaunt-value. What you’d usually recognise the South Korean tech giant for, are the unconventional, innovative phones the brand makes. The latest of these are the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Galaxy Z Fold5. Here’s everything to know about the new foldables. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: Top features and specifications

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with a more compact design and an IPX8 rating for protection against water. It now features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and comes with a new Flex Hinge that lets the phone fold completely flat. While you can still fold and unfold the phone with one hand to quickly show it off to your friends, the phone’s water resistance means it’s easier to use by the beach.  

The new device is also the lightest Galaxy Fold yet, which coupled with its compact folded form, means you can always have it on you, irrespective of the occasion. The Galaxy Z Fold5 also features multi-window support, drag-and-drop, and more multitasking features that will help you get more done when you’re on the move. Features include a new taskbar that helps users move between apps faster than ever. Samsung has also announced the new and improved S-Pen Fold Edition that easily fits in the Galaxy Z Fold5’s case and is available in a second when you need it for more creative tasks. 

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Specifications of the Fold5 include a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate for the folding, internal screen. For the outer display, there is a 6.2-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display that’s great for everything from movies and games to productivity. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, which makes it powerful enough to handle anything you throw at it. A 4,400mAh battery also keeps the phone up all day, and Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 brings you Samsung’s best software features.  

For photography, the phone comes with a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera on the back. The 4MP under-display camera on the internal display makes a comeback, but for when you’re using the outer screen, there is also another 10MP front camera. This versatile setup makes the Fold5 great for all occasions from indoor birthday bashes to outdoor barbecue nights, irrespective of whether the phone is folded or opened up.  

The Galaxy Z Fold5 also features NFC support, Wi-Fi 6E and a USB 3.2 Type-C port, which make it a great overall package. The phone will be available in three sleek colours – Phantom Black, Cream and Icy Blue. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: Top features and specifications

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with one major change over last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4, which is the much larger outer cover display. The new cover display now lets users do a lot more without opening the phone, even supporting a full QWERTY keyboard, letting you reply to conversations right from the display. 

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 specifications include a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED main display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The larger outer display is now 3.4-inches and comes with a 748 × 720 pixels resolution. The Galaxy Z Flip5 will also be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, along with 8GB RAM and either 256GB or 512GB storage, which also makes it powerful for productivity apps, stunning games, and everything in between. 

The phone also sports a dual camera on the back, comprising a 12MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. On the front is a 10MP camera for selfies and video calls. That’s right, this is the most compact feature-rich camera device you can carry to office or a party. The Galaxy Z Flip5 comes with NFC and a 3,700mAh battery to last all day, and will be available in five classy colours – Lavender, Mint, Cream, and Graphite. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5: Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 price in India starts at Rs 1,54,999 for the base 12GB+256GB variant, while the 12GB+512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,64,999. The top-end 12GB+1TB variant is priced at Rs 1,84,999.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is priced starting at Rs 99,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant, and the top-end 8GB+512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,09,999