Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023)

No more gap when folded shut Extremely well-built Hinge feels outstanding Much more useful cover screen Fantastic performance Good and dependable cameras 5 years of updates

The crease is still there Mediocre battery life Cover screen requires lots of tweaking

“The Galaxy Z Flip 5 keeps everything that worked about the Flip 4, then combines that with a larger cover screen and a nicer hinge. Aside from a few quirks, it's a lovely package.”

Finally - gapless design.

Heavily throttles under 100% CPU/GPU load.

The Galaxy Flips have been steadily evolving, and with the Z Flip5, Samsung is approaching that point where it would need to do something big soon. For this year, however, we think a cover display and hinge will do. We'd be happy recommending the...

Refined folding phones. Improved cameras and displays. External display on the Flip5 is more useful. Long software-update policy.

Expensive. Flip5’s external screen still has some restrictions, and battery life isn’t great. Fold5’s front screen is too narrow.

Useful cover screen and widgets ; Rated IPX8 for full water resistance ; Long software shelf life with five years of security support

So-so battery life ; Running apps on the cover screen is tricky ; Long-term durability is unknown

If you’re considering jumping from a traditional slab-style phone to a flip phone, the Z Flip 5 is a great entry point. The cover screen isn’t just a neat party trick — it’s a genuinely useful tool that made my life a little easier in numerous ways...

Beautiful design and finish ; Excellent performance ; Sharp screens ; Surprisingly rugged build

Outer display functionality is limited by default ; Poor app continuity between screens

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an excellent Android phone with a big screen that easily fits in your pocket thanks to its folding form factor.

No gap between the screen when folded ; Flex Window is large and useful for quick actions ; Perfect camera for taking selfies ; Compact size fits in small pockets ; Powerful processor ; High quality displays ; Fun to use

No dust resistance ; Inherent durability concerns of folding phones ; Battery life could be better ; Fingerprint sensor is a bit awkward

Larger Flex Screen is better than before ; Solidly built, almost no wobble in the hinge ; First Flip phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ; Long 4-year software update commitment ; Better camera than competition, but still not great

Flex Screen feels limited and unfinished ; Phone is pricey ; Battery life and charging speeds are just average ; Some dust protection would be nice to have