Samsung finally unveiled the new Samsung Z Flip 5. Many people were curious how the new Samsung Z Flip 5 will look like. Plus many people want to know if it is a smartphone they should consider for their next upgrade or purchase.
In this blog, I will layout into detail about the new Samsung Z Flip 5 to help you make the right decision for yourself to either buy the Samsung Z Flip 5 or not. The following categories will be covered about the Samsung Z Flip 5:
- Key Features for the Samsung Z Flip 5
- Comparisons between the Samsung Z Flip 5 and other foldable smartphones.
- The location and time the Samsung Z Flip 5 will be available in the market.
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Key Features for the Samsung Z Flip 5
First and major key feature for the Samsung Z Flip 5, is its Flex Window. The Samsung Z Flip 5 cover screen has grown a bit bigger by covering the first fold section of the entire smartphone. It is a feature many users requested, as users of the previous Samsung Z Flip smartphones want to use their smartphone more when it is folded closed.
However, it wasn't always possible to do a lot of tasks on the small cover screens with the previous Samsung Z Flip smartphones. Example with the Samsung Z Flip 3, users had to install a separate app that is not from Samsung, to enable the smartphone to type messages or gain control over all apps on the small cover screen.
With the Samsung Z Flip 4, you have more functions available to use on the small cover screen and didn't need to install a separate app in order to have more control on your small cover screen. But still you didn't have the ability to use all the smartphone functions on the small cover screen of the Samsung Z Flip 4. Now with the Samsung Z Flip 5, you will be able to use your smartphone for all functions while it is folded closed. Which is amazing and something all users have requested from Samsung numerous times. Now Samsung has given the smartphone their users always what they wanted.
Plus as you can see in the video from Samsung, the Samsung Z Flip 5's Flex Window will have more interesting new features that will excite their fans. Example, certain Samsung Z Flip 5 covers will change your Samsung Z Flip 5's Flex Window to a screen portrait that matches with the cover it has on. Very innovative from Samsung.
Second key feature, is the folding distance between the two screens of the Samsung Z Flip 5. Reason this is a key feature, is the reduction in distance between the two screens when the Samsung Z Flip 5 is folded closed. This means less items might slip between your Samsung Z Flip 5 when it is folded closed. Plus less grease or some substance to form between the two screens of the Samsung Z Flip 5 which occurred mostly with the previous Samsung Z Flip series smartphones. Then of course, it makes the Samsung Z Flip 5 thinner to fit in your bag or pocket.
Comparisons against other Flip foldable smartphones
We are going to compare the Samsung Z Flip 5 against two flip foldable smartphones. Of course, the first comparison we will be looking at is against the Samsung Z Flip 4.
With the Samsung Z Flip 4's cover screen, you can only do certain functions on the smartphone while it is flipped closed due to its small cover screen. Users would love to use the bigger cover screen of the Samsung Z Flip 5 more as compare to the Samsung Z Flip 4's smaller cover screen.
The rear camera layout is also different for both smartphones. On the Samsung Z Flip 4, the rear camera is horizontal aligned and on the Samsung Z Flip 5 the rear camera is vertically aligned. Not a big difference between rear camera layout, just a small alignment change.
Second difference is the on board storage memory both smartphones offer to their users. The Samsung Z Flip 4 offers 3 onboard storage memory size options, whereas the Samsung Z Flip 5 offers only 2 onboard storage memory size options.
Samsung Z Flip 4 includes a 128GB on board storage memory option, whereas the Samsung Z Flip 5 does not. Samsung Z Flip 5 only offers bigger on board storage memory size options like 256GB and 512GB. The Samsung Z Flip 4 also offers these two options.
That is the only differences between the Samsung Z Flip 4 and Samsung Z Flip 5. Literally just two differences. Rest, both smartphones are identical in features and specs.
The next comparison will be against the Huawei P50 Pocket. There are definitely more differences against the Huawei P50 Pocket, as Huawei is Samsung's competitor. Both of them always try to out perform against the other. Let us see the differences between the Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Z Flip 5 to help you make the right smartphone selection for you, especially in the foldable range.
The first difference is design for both smartphones. The Huawei P50 Pocket design does not have a big cover screen like the Samsung Z Flip 5. The Huawei P50 Pocket have a small circle cover screen that can only do limited functions while the Huawei P50 Pocket is flipped closed. With the Samsung Z Flip 5, it is a total different scenario.
The Samsung Z Flip 5 can do a lot more functions as compare to the Huawei P50 Pocket when folded closed, thanks to its big cover screen (Flex Window). Thus, the Samsung Z Flip 5 will be preferred by users more that want to use a lot of functions when the smartphone is folded closed. They do not want to be limited in functions and struggle to read on the small cover screens that the Huawei P50 Pocket has.
Second difference is the display screen size when both smartphones are unfolded. The Huawei P50 Pocket's display screen size is 0.2 inches bigger compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5's display screen size. You will hardly see the difference when having both smartphones unfolded next to each other in front of you.
Third difference for both smartphones, is their weight they carry. The Huawei P50 Pocket is 3g heavier compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5's weight. You hardly notice this difference when holding and carrying both smartphones in each of your hands. You will think they have the same weight.
The fourth difference is the rear camera specs both smartphones have. The Huawei P50 Pocket's rear camera specs far exceeds compare the Samsung Z Flip 5's rear camera specs. Samsung has not improved their Samsung Z Flip series rear camera specs since the Samsung Z Flip 3 was launched.
That is not good from Samsung and is something they should improve. If you want the best rear camera foldable smartphone between the two of them, then Huawei P50 Pocket is the smartphone to go for.
Fifth difference is the RAM memory size. The Huawei P50 Pocket is offering a bigger RAM memory size option compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5. The Huawei P50 Pocket big RAM memory option is also faster in processing data and application as compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5.
Sixth difference is the battery capacity size. The Huawei P50 Pocket's battery has 300mAh more battery capacity as compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5's battery capacity. Meaning the Huawei P50 Pocket's battery will last a bit longer compare to Samsung Z Flip 5's battery before having the need to recharge it with power.
The seventh and final difference between the two smartphones, is the charging speed capability. The Huawei P50 Pocket has a higher charging speed capability as compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5's max charging speed capability. The Huawei P50 Pocket has 15w extra charging speed capability as compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5's charging speed capability. Thus, your Huawei P50 Pocket will charge to full power first as compare to the Samsung Z Flip 5.
There is a lot of differences between the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Z Flip 5. Based on your smartphone requirements, you will either go for one or the other as both are good smartphones and each one has something which they perform better in spec against the other one.
Location and Time of the Samsung Z Flip 5's availability
You can gladly pre-order the Samsung Z Flip 5 at any smartphone service provider store by visiting them physically like at MTN store. The respective store will gladly take your details and add you to their reservation list for the Samsung Z Flip 5. Always best to do this as early as possible, as most good smartphones like the Samsung Z Flip 5, will only be delivered at stores that have pre-orders.
Overall
Samsung is moving the right direction with the Samsung Z Flip 5. By expanding the cover screen to a flex window on the Samsung Z Flip 5, they have moved one new step in technology advancements in smartphones.
I can just picture how many users will want to have the Samsung Z Flip 5 just to experience and enjoy the great functions on the flex window. Even though the design changes are welcomed, the other specifications for the Samsung Z Flip 5 has not changed since the Samsung Z Flip 3 came out.
Samsung must consider to implement more changes for the Samsung Z Flip series, than just the design. Like we saw in camera specs, RAM memory, battery capacity and charging speeds from the Huawei P50 Pocket, is far superior compare to Samsung Z Flip 5's specs in these terms. Samsung must review these specs, especially against their competitors.
Overall, the Samsung Z Flip 5 is a new innovative smartphone that will enter the smartphone market. It may also be the next big smartphone for the year thanks to its design alone. I am certain many users and maybe yourself will join the flip side.
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