Back in July, Samsung officially released a new set of foldable phones including the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Fold 5. Now, the company has officially announced that these mobile phones will commence sales in China today. The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 is 7499 yuan ($1042) and 12999 yuan ($1806) respectively.
Galaxy Z Flip 5
According to the official announcement, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have two models. Both models will use 8GB of RAM, while one has 256GB storage, the other has 512GB. The price of the models are shown below
- 8GB + 256GB – 7499 yuan ($1042)
- 8GB + 512GB – 8499 yuan ($1181)
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers eight colour options. The colours include Ice Mint, Cloud Shadow Gray, Ice Rose Purple, Galaxy White, Polar Gray, Sea Wave Blue, Forest Green, and Sunshine Yellow. Of these colour options, the last four are exclusive to the Samsung Mall.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the latest iteration of Samsung’s clamshell-style folding phone. It features a 6.7-inch foldable display with a resolution of 2640 x 1080 pixels. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor and comes with 256GB / 512GB of internal storage. It also features a 3,300mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. One of the standout features of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is its hinge mechanism. Samsung has improved the hinge design to make it more durable and smoother to operate. The phone also has a new “Flex Mode” that allows you to use the phone in a partially folded position, which is useful for taking photos or video calls. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in three colours: cream, green, and black.
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Galaxy Fold 5
Samsung also reveals the sales details of the Galaxy Fold 5. This device also has two models and just like the Flip 5, the difference is in the storage option. Both models use 12GB of RAM but the storage varies between 512GB and 1TB. The prices of these models are shown below
- 12GB + 512GB – 12999 yuan ($1806)
- 12GB + 1TB – 14999 yuan ($2084)
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 offers five colour options. The colours include Ice Extract Blue, Yuye Black, Galaxy White, Polar Gray, and Ocean Wave Blue. The latter two are exclusive to Samsung Mall.
This device comes with a 6.2-inch external screen and a 7.6-inch internal screen. The peak brightness of both screens reaches 1750 nits, and it uses an ultra-closed Seiko hinge. The Galaxy Fold 5 is Samsung’s latest folding phone with a tablet-like form factor. It features a 7.3-inch foldable display with a resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It also features a 4,400mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. The Galaxy Fold 5 has a new hinge design that is more durable than previous models. It also has an improved display that is brighter and more colour accurate. The phone has six cameras: three on the back, two on the inside, and one on the cover.
Conclusion
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Fold 5 are Samsung’s latest folding phones, and they come with a host of new features and improvements. This device is a clamshell-style phone with a new hinge design and a “Flex Mode” that allows you to use the phone in a partially folded position. The Galaxy Fold 5 is a tablet-like phone with an improved hinge design and display. Both phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and support 25W fast charging. If you are in the market for a new phone and want to try out the latest folding technology, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Fold 5 are definitely worth considering.
