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Galaxy Z Flip 5 buying guide: should you upgrade to Samsung's latest clamshell foldable?

By Preslav Mladenov

Updated: Aug 11, 2023, 1:46 AM

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Samsung's all-new Galaxy Z Flip 5 has hit the shelves, and if you are currently using an older Galaxy Z Flip, you are probably wondering whether to upgrade to Samsung's latest clamshell or not. Since the new Z Flip 5 is far from budget-friendly, we want to help you make an informed decision rather than an emotional one.

Grab Z Flip 5 and save 29%; get Fold 5 for 24% off

Purchase a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Flip 5 at the world's largest online retailer, Amazon. The 512GB Z Fold 5 currently sells for $425 off, and the Z Flip 5 with 512GB of storage in Mint is 29% off.

$744 off (24%)

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 (512GB): now up to $559 off with a trade-in

Currently, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is only available with 512GB of storage at Samsung, plus it comes with a Verizon plan (no unlocked models available). You can save up to $559 on the smartphone with eligible trade-ins.

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Galaxy Z Flip 5: save up to $559 with a trade-in

Trade in your old phone and get up to $549 off on a new Galaxy Z Flip 5. The deal is live at the official store and applies to the clamshell foldable with 256GB of storage.

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What are the improvements of the new Galaxy Z Flip 5?

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the most powerful Flip phone to date. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is the latest and greatest Snapdragon silicon at the moment.

Another new improvement added to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is that it features a bigger cover screen. Here, the front display is 3.4 inches, whereas the cover screens of the other Z Flips are just 1.9 inches. So the Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers a bigger display to read your notifications without unfolding your phone. And you can even use some Google Maps, YouTube, and some messaging apps directly on the cover screen without the need to unfold the phone.

Also, there is no gap anymore when you close the Galaxy Z Flip 5. For its latest clamshell, Samsung has used a teardrop-style hinge, which allows the phone to shut tightly, unlike its predecessors.

Should you upgrade to a Galaxy Z Flip 5?

Well, that depends on the Galaxy Z Flip you currently have. If you are still rocking the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or even an older model, then upgrading is definitely a nice idea.

The Snapdragon 888 chipset inside the Galaxy Z Flip 3 may still be pretty fast, but the overheating issues that plague it could be a real pain to deal with. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 doesn't have such problems. Oh, and it's more powerful than the Snapdragon 888.

However, if you are currently rocking the Galaxy Z Flip 4, then it all depends on if you need more power, and a bigger front cover display. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside the Flip 4 is still pretty powerful. True, the bigger cover display is better to see your selfies and notifications without unfolding the phone, but you still need to spend a pretty hefty sum for that new Z Flip 5.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better than the Galaxy Z Flip 4 but not by much, so if you are using the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and are still satisfied by its performance we suggest you not to upgrade to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.