Samsung released its first clamshell-style folding phone earlier this year, the Galaxy Z Flip. Although still a niche device, it seemed to capture the attention of buyers more than the original Galaxy Fold. Samsung announced last month that a slightly-upgraded 5G version was on the way, and now you can buy one from select carriers and retailers.
Galaxy Z Flip Pricing and Specs
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is nearly identical to the original Flip, But it’s now using a Snapdragon 865+ SoC with 5G support, instead of the older Snapdragon 855. The only carriers selling the phone so far are AT&T and T-Mobile, which are both charging $1,449.99 for the Z Flip 5G in US.
Comparison of Folding Phones with Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Motorola Razr | |
| Display size | Internal: 6.7 inches Dynamic OLED with folding glass (UTG) External: 1.1 inches Super AMOLED | Internal: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED External: 1.1-inch Super AMOLED | Internal: 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED (plastic) / External: 4.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED (Gorilla Glass 6) | Internal: 6.2-inch, foldable OLED External: 2.7-inch glass OLED |
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| Resolution | 2,636×1,080 pixels + 300×112 pixels | 2,636×1,080-pixels + 300×112-pixels | 2,152×1,536-pixels + 1,680×720-pixels | 2,142x876p pixels + 800×600 pixels |
| Pixel density | 425ppi (internal) / 303ppi (external) | 425ppi (internal) / 303ppi (external) | 362ppi (internal screen) | 373ppi (internal screen) |
| Dimensions (Inches) | Folded: 2.99×3.44×0.62 ~ 0.68 in / Unfolded: 2.99×6.59×0.27 ~0.28 in | Folded: 2.99×3.44×0.62 ~ 0.68 in / Unfolded: 2.99×6.59×0.27 ~0.28 in | Folded: 6.3×2.5×0.6 in / Unfolded: 6.3×4.6×0.3 in | Unfolded: 6.8×2.8×0.28 in / Folded: 3.7×2.8×0.55 in |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | Folded: 73.6×87.4×17.4mm. Unfolded: 73.6×167.3×7.2mm. | Folded: 73.6×87.4×15.4 ~17.3 mm / Unfolded: 73.6×167.3×6.9 ~ 7.2 mm | Folded: 62.8x161x15.7mm ~ 17.1mm / Unfolded: 117.9x161x6.9mm ~ 7.6mm | Unfolded: 172×7 2×6.9mm / Folded: 94x72x14mm |
| Weight (Ounces, Grams) | 183 grams, 6.45 oz; | 6.46 oz; 183g | 9.7 oz; 276g | 7.2 oz; 205g |
| Mobile software | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| Camera | 12 megapixels (main), 12 megapixel (wide angle) | 12-megapixel (wide-angle), 12-megapixel (ultra wide-angle) | 12-megapixel (wide-angle), 16-megapixel (ultra wide-angle), 12-megapixel (telephoto) | 16-megapixel external (f/1.7, dual pixel AF), 5-megapixel internal |
| Front-facing camera | 10-megapixel | 10-megapixel | Two 10-megapixel, 8-megapixel 3D depth | Same as main 16-megapixel external |
| Video capture | 4K (HDR 10+) | 4K (HDR 10+) | 4K (HDR 10+) | 4K |
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 Plus | Snapdragon 855 Plus | Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | 512GB | 128GB |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 12GB | 6GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No | No | No |
| Battery | 3,300mAh | 3,300mAh | 4,380mAh | 2,510mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side | Side | Power button | Below screen |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No | No | None |
| Special features | 5G, Reversible wireless charging, foldable display | Foldable display; wireless PowerShare; wireless charging; fast charging | Foldable display, wireless charging, fast charging | Foldable display, eSIM, Motorola gestures, splashproof |
| Price off-contract (USD) | $1,450 | $1,380 | $1,980 | $1,499 |
| Price (GBP) | Converts to about £1,120 | £1,300 | £2,000 | Converts to about £1,160 |
| Price (AUD) | Converts to about AU$2,020 | Converts to about $1,920 | Converts to about $2,760 | Converts to about $2,090 |
