Samsung officially announces the foldable 'Galaxy Z Flip 5' and 'Galaxy Z Fold 5', a summary of overseas reactions to reviews of the actual device



Samsung announced the foldable smartphones 'Galaxy Z Flip5' and 'Galaxy Z Fold5' at the event '

Galaxy Unpacked July 2023 ' held on July 26, 2023.

Galaxy's latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip5, delivers uncompromising flexibility and versatility | Galaxy Z Fold5 | Official Samsung Japan
https://www.samsung.com/jp/explore/news/unpacked2023-galaxy-z-series/

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Japan Official
https://www.samsung.com/jp/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip5/

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Samsung Japan Official
https://www.samsung.com/jp/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/

The biggest change from its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, is the new 'Flex Window,' which boasts a display size approximately 3.78 times larger than the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Flex Window allows you to quickly access weather and stock information with widgets, check notifications and call history, and change quick settings for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, greatly improving usability even when the device is closed.



The Galaxy Z Fold5 boasts a 7.6-inch main display, measuring just 6.1mm thick and weighing approximately 253g, making it the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever. Samsung says the new display offers 'ultimate productivity' thanks to the ability to display up to four recently used apps and an improved taskbar that lets you quickly switch between frequently used apps.



The specifications for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are as follows. Click to see a larger image.




Reactions from various media outlets who have actually used the device have started to come in, so we've picked out some of the main reviews.

◆Engadget
In its review of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Engadget praised the larger flex window, saying, 'The highlight of the Z Flip 5 is clearly its larger external display. The big screen is useful for a simple reason: widgets like the calendar and weather can display data for multiple events or multiple days, and the larger buttons make it easier to skip songs in the media player or start or stop a timer.'

According to Engadget, Flex Windows supports apps like YouTube, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and Netflix, in addition to messaging apps, and can be used seamlessly even when the device is closed.



In addition, in

our review of the Galaxy Z Fold5, we commented that the phone is the thinnest in the series' history, measuring just 6.1mm when unfolded and 13.4mm thick when folded, and that this is 'a fantastic change for everyday usability.'

On the other hand, he pointed out that Samsung, which is ahead in the foldable smartphone field, is not able to take advantage of its strengths because it is behind the Google Pixel Fold , which is 12.1 mm thick when folded, and that the $1,800 (about 250,000 yen) price setting is 'ridiculously expensive.'

◆Android Police
According to a review by Android Police, the Galaxy Z Flip 5's Flex Window could display the aforementioned apps, as well as a calendar, weather, recent calls, direct dial, alarm, stopwatch, timer, voice recorder, pedometer, Samsung's smart home service SmartThings, and a financial watchlist.

Regarding the introduction of a software keyboard that allows users to reply to messages without opening the device, he commented, 'Using this keyboard at this size required me to concentrate on typing, but it worked well during my test use.'



Android Police also

gave the Galaxy Z Fold 5 a harsher review than the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The Z Fold 5 is about 10g lighter than its predecessor, and the hinge has been redesigned to allow it to close completely without any gaps, but other than that, there are no significant changes. 'Even if you pick up Samsung's latest foldable phone, you'll have a hard time telling the difference unless you compare it to the previous model in person. This makes the Z Fold 5 Samsung's most stale update to the Z series yet,' they wrote.



◆Tom's Guide
In

its review of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Tom's Guide commented on the fact that the storage capacity has been increased from 128GB in the previous model to 256GB while keeping the price the same, saying, 'We're pleased that Samsung made the generous decision to double the capacity. If you need more, there's also a 512GB model available.'

Furthermore, regarding the fact that the large screen can be used in the folded state, 'The new 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display is more practical than ever before and is an important enhancement for mobile devices. While the resolution is not high at 720 x 748, it will captivate viewers with its punchy colors and wide viewing angle.' He also mentioned that this makes it easier to take selfies and reply to messages, saying, 'When the Z Flip 4 was released in the fall of 2022, there were no other foldable models that could compare to it, but now it feels outdated.'



In

our review of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, we praised the fact that the camera protrusion is now slightly less noticeable thanks to design changes around the lens. However, we echoed other media outlets in stating that there are no major changes, saying, 'If you already own a Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 isn't worth upgrading to, and there aren't enough new features to justify the higher price. However, if you own an older foldable device, or have never tried a foldable device before, you'll find the Z Fold 5 to be a very refined device.'



Overall, almost all media outlets praised the larger rear display of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, while there was a noticeable mention of the high price and lack of noticeable changes to the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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