Samsung is set to launch its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, on July 26 at the second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. The event will be held in Seoul, South Korea, and will be livestreamed online for viewers around the world. This gathering will be held in Seoul for the first time. Along with the foldable phones, the South Korean tech giant is also anticipated to unveil the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and the Galaxy Watch 6 series. We’ve learned what to anticipate from the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4’s successors from a number of leaks, including leaked design renderings.
Here is a summary of all we currently know about phones.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 by Samsung, arguably a veteran in the foldable smartphone segment, are two of the most anticipated releases of the year in a year that has seen the launch of many foldable smartphones like the Motorola Razr 40, Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Razr 40 Ultra. Preorders for the phones are anticipated to commence on July 26 following their introduction, and they are anticipated to go on sale in India on August 14 after that.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 price (To Be)
The price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5 is anticipated. According to rumours, the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s entry-level 256GB model will cost EUR 1,899 (approximately Rs. 1,72,400), while the 512GB and 1TB models are said to cost EUR 2,039 (about Rs. 1,85,100) and EUR 2,279 (roughly Rs. 2,06,900), respectively. Black, Blue, and Cream colour options are anticipated to be available for the book-shaped foldable smartphone.
In the meantime, the 256GB and 512GB versions of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are rumoured to be priced at EUR 1,199 (approximately Rs. 1,08,900) and EUR 1,339 (about Rs. 1,21,600), respectively. They are likely to be available in Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Water Green colour options.
Samsung.com, Amazon, and Samsung-exclusive retail locations in India are currently accepting reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. It is available for Rs. 1,999, which is refundable, and the business guarantees benefits worth Rs. 5,000 to consumers who make reservations in advance.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 specifications and features (To Be)
A 7.6-inch full-HD (1,812, 2,176 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED primary panel and a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED cover screen are anticipated for the Galaxy Z Fold 5. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to include a 6.7-inch primary Dynamic AMOLED display with full-HD (1,080 x 2,640 pixels) and a 3.4-inch outside display. Users should be able to access Google Messages, YouTube, and Google Maps when using the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s larger cover display, which is supposed to be folded.
The book-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 5 appears to have narrow side bezels and a big bottom chin in leaked live photos of the device. Three camera units are visible on the back inside a camera module that is slightly elevated, and an LED flash unit is visible outside the camera module. Three microphones, a speaker grille, and a nearly gapless folding design are also visible in the photographs.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s most recent hands-on footage and mockup photos showed a larger folder-shaped outer display with two camera modules, but the much-anticipated waterdrop hinge didn’t appear to be present on the clamshell folding variant. On the right edge of the phone, we can see the volume rocker and power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor, while the SIM card tray slot is on the left. A USB Type-C charging connector appears to be located on the bottom edge.
The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC is expected to power the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. According to reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 both provide up to 12GB and 8GB of RAM, respectively. The phones are anticipated to be released with 256GB and 512GB of storage. OneUI 5.1.1, which is based on Android 13, is also expected to come pre-installed on these phones.
The book-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 5 appears to have narrow side bezels and a big bottom chin in leaked live photos of the device. Three camera units are visible on the back inside a camera module that is slightly elevated, and an LED flash unit is visible outside the camera module. Three microphones, a speaker grille, and a nearly gapless folding design are also visible in the photographs.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s most recent hands-on footage and mockup photos showed a larger folder-shaped outer display with two camera modules, but the much-anticipated waterdrop hinge didn’t appear to be present on the clamshell folding variant. On the right edge of the phone, we can see the volume rocker and power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor, while the SIM card tray slot is on the left. A USB Type-C charging connector appears to be located on the bottom edge.
The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC is expected to power the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. According to reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 both provide up to 12GB and 8GB of RAM, respectively. The phones are anticipated to be released with 256GB and 512GB of storage. OneUI 5.1.1, which is based on Android 13, is also expected to come pre-installed on these phones.
