Hands-on video, pricing and first impressions of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 foldables

Updated on 31-Jul-2023
HIGHLIGHTS

The Z Fold 5 is slimmer and lighter than ever before.

Under the hood, they got the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor for Galaxy.

The Z Flip 5 has a massive cover display that you can use to swipe between widgets and access your quick settings.

Samsung has just dropped their latest foldable phones, the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, and they're seriously cool. Here's our first impression hands-on with both the gadgets Samsung unveiled today:

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Continues winning formula with more improvements

The Z Fold 5 is slimmer and lighter than ever before, making it a breeze to carry around. It's only 13.4 mm thick when folded and weighs in at a mere 253 gm. But it's not just about looks – the display is brighter too, with a peak brightness of 1750 nits. 

Under the hood, it's got the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the same one you'll find in the latest flagships. This means it's got the power to handle anything you throw at it, from gaming to multitasking. It also has a larger vapour cooling chamber, so it stays cool even when you're pushing it to the limit. 

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5 launched: Should Motorola and Oppo be scared?

The camera set is pretty impressive too, with a 12 MP ultrawide lens, a 50 MP primary lens with OIS Stabilisation, and a 10 MP OIS 3X telephoto lens. And thanks to the new processor, the image quality is even better than before. 

The S-Pen has been slimmed down by 40%, making it more compact and easy to use. And the Z Fold 5 comes in three cool colours: icy blue, phantom black, and cream. 

But what's really cool is the flex hinge technology. The hinge is designed like a teardrop module, which makes the crease on the foldable screen less visible. Plus, it's got IPX 8 water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, so it can handle a bit of rough and tumble. 

Samsung has also revealed the pricing of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The foldable device starts from ₹1,54,999 in India. 

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5: Everything about Samsung’s new foldables launching in July

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Bigger, better cover display

Now, let's talk about the Z Flip 5. This foldable phone is super slim – just 6.9 mm thick when unfolded and 17.1 mm thick when folded. It also features the same flex hinge fold as the Z Fold 5, which means the crease is less visible. 

The Z Flip 5 has a massive cover display that you can use to swipe between widgets and access your quick settings. And like the Z Fold 5, it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, so it's super smooth and fast. 

Last but ofcourse not the least, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is launched in India at a starting price of ₹99,999.

So, there you have it – the lowdown on Samsung's latest foldable phones. They're sleek, powerful, and packed with features. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments below.

Mustafa Khan

Mustafa is new on the block and is a tech geek who is currently working with Digit as a News Writer. He tests the new gadgets that come on board and writes for the news desk. He has found his way with words and you can count on him when in need of tech advice. No judgement. He is based out of Delhi, he’s your person for good photos, good food recommendations, and to know about anything GenZ.

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