Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Release date? Price? Specs? New Upgrades?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a foldable smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics. It offers a unique form factor with a vertically folding display, reminiscent of flip phones from the past. The Galaxy Z Flip allows users to enjoy a compact form factor when folded and a larger display when unfolded. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 - The latest version of one of the best Samsung foldable phones is about to launch. Here’s everything we know so far.

What new upgrades will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have?

Recently, technological news sites have begun to leak rumors about Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5. This folding-screen smartphone is expected to have many innovative changes in design and a much more powerful configuration than the potential Galaxy Z Flip 4. 

So what major and huge upgrades will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have? How much? When will it be released? Cafex.biz will help you answer all these questions in this article below.

When is the Galaxy Z Flip 5 coming out?

Although there is no exact information about the release date yet. However, there is a high possibility that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will likely be launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event in August 2023, but a couple of reports pointed to a possible Galaxy Z Flip 5 unveiling in July in Seoul, South Korea. The device will likely be launched alongside other new Samsung products, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

With the arrival of the Google Pixel Fold, Samsung fans expect that the flagship Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have many more significant new upgrades than that. To be able to beat Google's folding screen smartphone.

How about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Price? The estimated selling price of Galaxy Z Flip 5

A well-known leaker who goes by Revegnus on Twitter claimed the Flip’s price would stay the same as the Flip 5. With the Galaxy S23 line, Samsung did not increase prices from those of its predecessor. If the Galaxy Z Flip 5 follows suit, that means it should have the same price as the Z Flip 4, which started at $999. Previous leaks have told us to expect the Flip 5 to start at $999, so there’s plenty of reason to think it’ll be launching at that price.

Therefore, we hope that Galaxy Z Flip 5 pricing won't change much from what the Galaxy Z Flip 4 costs: $999 / £999 / AU$1,449. Fortunately, it seems that Samsung will indeed be keeping the price stable for the Z Flip 5. However, these are just the speculations of Samsung fans. We have to wait to know the exact price of this folding phone.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a new "water drop" hinge design

As expected, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will continue to keep the familiar design of the Galaxy Z Flip series. But will be optimized to be compact and thinner. Although the design concept of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 model has not been revealed yet. But it is highly likely that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be equipped with the same clamshell folding technology as its predecessor.

However, Samsung is planning to develop folding screen technology that is increasingly thinner and lighter. But still retains the power of a flagship. In the future, it is highly likely that the company will integrate this new screen technology into the 2023 generation of folding smartphones. Samfans still expect the appearance of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 to have new and more prominent changes. Instead of the same as the previous Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have a more premium, sharper and giant screen

Some rumors say that the screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be significantly upgraded compared to previous generations. Specifically, the device will be equipped with a larger secondary screen. The most special feature of this model is that the device will have up to two secondary screens on the back. Besides, the lid of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the camera sensors will also be arranged horizontally instead of vertically as before.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a cluster of two super good 12MP cameras on the back

It is known that the camera of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be significantly upgraded compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 4. This version will be equipped with a camera system with two lenses on the back and a resolution of up to 12 MP. In particular, the ability to record 8K videos is also a plus compared to the old version.

Besides, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be equipped with a 10 MP front camera. Comes with many different color filters. These parameters, combined with the features equipped on the device, will bring you super-genuine, super-quality photos.

In addition, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will bring you beautiful photos that are extremely vivid, even in low levels of light at night. The details in the photo are displayed in a sharp way with very harmonious colors. In addition, the telephoto capability of this folding phone is also extremely impressive. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will surprise you with its ability to capture true images at a distance.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 with an outstandingly powerful configuration

If you are a true Samfan, this is definitely one of the most powerful configuration devices that you should own in 2023. Not only possessing a unique design, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also equipped with a super strong configuration that draws power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. This successor chip has many outstanding features: it makes the device work in the most powerful way, you can enjoy years of use without fear of lag, and the ability to handle tasks of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is also extremely smooth and efficient.

The huge storage memory on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 

In addition to possessing an extremely powerful configuration. Then Samsung also equips this foldable smartphone with a high level of RAM that helps ensure smoothness when used. Unlike its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have 3 internal memory options: 128GB, 256 GB, and 512GB. Accompanying that is 8GB and 12GB of RAM. With extremely comfortable storage space, this Z Flip 5 is still more than enough for you to download heavy games or use different applications and still have space.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's battery life and provide better charging

The battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is much higher. Compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which has a 3,300 mAh battery. The device will be equipped with a battery with a capacity of 4,200 mAh. With this battery level, users can freely play games or watch movies all day long without worrying about running out of battery. Although there is no specific information about the charging technology that will be integrated into the Galaxy Z Flip 5. However, it is likely that the phone will continue to support 25W capacity like the previous generation.

Improvements that users expect in Galaxy Z Flip 5

The battery life of Galaxy Z Flip 5 has improved

The battery life of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is one of the minuses that make users dislike this high-end folding phone. Although, the battery capacity level on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 version has been significantly upgraded by Samsung. However, the usage time of this model is still lower than that of traditional flagship models. Average only 4 to 5 hours. Therefore, many Samfans still hope that the Z Flip 5 will have better battery life. To be able to use it all day long.

The camera system on Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be upgraded to be more sophisticated

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is considered a phone model with a camera system that is far behind other high-end smartphones on the market. This smartphone only has a cluster of two cameras with a 12 MP resolution.

It would be great if Samsung equipped the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with the 50 MP main camera cluster of the Galaxy S23. This sounds very unlikely to happen. However, Samsung users still hope that the company will upgrade the camera of this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to more than 12 MP.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to have fewer wrinkles on the screen

This is an improvement that many users expect from the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Although, the current hinge used by Samsung to design the Galaxy Z Flip series is very solid and durable. But other folding devices, like the Google Pixel Fold, have a newer hinge design. Helps the machine not have rough and more visible creases in the middle. Therefore, users still expect that this new generation of folding-screen smartphones will have improved hinges and screen folds.

All the latest rumors about Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have a super large external screen

Recently, analyst Ross Young revealed that the external screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be much larger than the previous generation. Specifically, the screen of the device will have a size of 3.8 inches. As a result, users will be able to interact with the screen more easily. Although, it is unlikely that Samsung will upgrade the screen of this new generation of folding smartphones, However, users still have high expectations for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 model to appear with a super large external screen.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be lighter than Galaxy Z Flip 4

In addition to the rumors about the screen design, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also predicted by technology fans to be lighter in weight and size. The weight of the device is expected to be only about 254g. That is 9g lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Although, the device's external screen will still remain the same 6.7-inch size. But Samsung will reduce the thickness of the device from 15.8 - 14.2 mm to about 13 mm.

The screen folds on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 may disappear

According to a report on Naver. Samsung will probably use a "waterdrop" hinge to make the screen folds in the hinge disappear. In fact, the screen folds on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 duo have repeatedly made users feel uncomfortable. At the same time, it also greatly affects the aesthetics of the device.

Therefore, rumors that Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 will lose screen folds make fans very excited about this new generation of folding phones. Although, this doesn't sound very feasible. However, it is highly likely that the company will make this crease fade instead of disappearing completely.

Will the external screen of the Galaxy Z Flip5 be shaped like a folder icon?

A well-known leaker named Ice Universe has just posted on Twitter that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip5 folding phone will have an external screen shaped like the "folder" icon on computers, and Samsung is developing software for this monitor.

He is confident about his information and says it is 100% verified. If so, the outer screen of the Galaxy Z Flip5 will have a quite unique design and be upgraded in size a lot compared to the Z Flip4 (maybe from 3-4 inches compared to 1.34 inches). The larger size will allow more tasks to be performed on the external monitor. 

Leaker Ice Universe also added that this screen has a 720p HD resolution and a pixel density of 305 ppi. These are high specifications for a small screen size (about 3.4 inches) and should give sharp images.

In addition, All About Samsung editor Max Jambor also said that Samsung will add "a lot" of new features to the external screen, including widgets. The external screen of the Galaxy Z Flip5 will be superior to that of the Z Flip3 and Flip4 in terms of size and software functionality. Users can now surf the web, view and write messages with ease. Besides, you can also use apps more comfortably on the Galaxy Z Flip5's secondary screen without having to open the phone.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 reveals extremely youthful new color options

According to the leaks, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have the main black color but will not cover the entire phone. Specifically, the border around the screen will be black, and the cover screen will contrast with this when turned off.

On the other hand, another source said that the outer screen and border will be the same color as the phone, just like the 1.1-inch external screen of the first folding version, only the size is larger. The co-founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain has just revealed that Samsung's latest folding phone model will have new color options.

According to Ross Young, in addition to the standard colors available like Beige, Gray, Light green, and light pink, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will offer 4 new color versions, including: blue, green, platinum, and gold.

Recently, several images showing a transparent case that could be a genuine accessory for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 have appeared online. Along with that are short videos revealing the design of this upcoming folding phone.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the smallest Samsung phone with DeX features

Recently, there have been a lot of reports that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be equipped with the DeX feature. This is considered one of Samsung's best features. 

The company intends to make the Galaxy Z Flip 5 model the smallest Galaxy folding phone equipped with modern features, promising a great experience. Accordingly, this upcoming folding phone will be supported by Samsung DeX. This feature allows users to turn Samsung phones and tablets into workstations with an interface similar to a desktop computer.

Besides, this part of the desktop interface can also be projected onto an external monitor. For example, a smart TV or monitor using a wireless connection, or an HDMI adapter (displays with a USB-C connection are also supported). Not only that, but users can also connect other standard input devices, such as a mouse and keyboard, to this new generation folding phone.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 with IP58 dust resistance 

Manufacturer Samsung has constantly strived to equip its new Galaxy Z Flip 5 folding phone model with the best features. IP58 dust resistance is one of the features of this phone that makes it far superior to the existing water resistance of its predecessors.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 was once dubbed the world's first waterproof foldable phone. This predecessor model has achieved an IPX8 rating with a water resistance of more than 30 minutes at a minimum depth of 1 meter. However, the device is not rated for dust resistance. But this may change in the future for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5 folding smartphones. If this really happens, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will likely become the first folding phone equipped with dust resistance and the most durable dust-resistant phone of 2023.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be equipped with the One UI 5.1.1 interface 

There are many rumors that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be pre-installed with the One UI 5.1.1 interface with some new features when it launches on July 21. Accordingly, Samsung is implementing a beta test for this new interface. Specifically, the company will release version 5.0.01.02 for the Nice Catch application through Daniel Scuteri. This version will include support for updating the One UI 5.1.1 interface, along with some improvements and minor bug fixes.

This new version will only be available for Galaxy phones with Good Lock software. Therefore, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be the first smartphones to be released with the One UI 5.1.1 interface. However, Samsung will probably still release the One UI 5.1.1 update for older phone models. There is still no information about new features on this new One UI 5.1.1 interface. Users will have to wait more than a month before they can know exactly what new improvements this interface brings.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 secondary screen can open optimized Google apps

Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the external screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers a better experience for technology users. Previous clamshell folding screen models all had small external screens, limited functionality, limited viewing of notifications, taking selfies, adding utilities, and some other features. However, this year's Galaxy Z Flip 5 folding phone model will do much more. It even supports Google apps that are specifically optimized for cover screens.

Sammobile's latest report says that it is working with Google to add some apps to the external display of the Galaxy Z Flip 5. And this report also points to a few other new features. 

Specifically, users can use the Google Maps application to view directions without leaving the device. Besides, users can also enter messages or use voice-to-text when the flagship is folded. In addition, users can also browse the web or check their calendar. Not only that, the device's applications can also run on the external display.

Leaked official image of Galaxy Z Flip 5 design 

Recently, the official images of the design as well as the new features of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 were suddenly leaked. The leaked image shows that the device will have a clamshell folding design with a "super big, giant" outer screen. Looking at this official leaked image, it can be seen that the device's huge external screen will have a notch at the end to create space for a dual camera setup. And the cover screen of the machine also looks like the shape of a folder, with the music player controls evenly spaced.