Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 scores 6.7 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 scores 6.3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads in performance, battery and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is the newer phone, announced Jul 26, 2023.

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Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
6.7 From $999.99
Top score
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
6.3 From $999.99
Discontinued

Key differences

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

  • Newer model Jul 26, 2023 vs Aug 10, 2022
  • Thinner 15.1 mm vs 17.1 mm
  • Sharper display 426 ppi vs 425 ppi
  • Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

No clear spec advantage in our data.

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Overall 6.7 6.3
Display 8.7 8.7
Performance 6.6 6.1
Camera 6.2 6.2
Battery 4.4 3.7
Design 7.9 7.8
Software support 6.9 6.9
Value for money 2.8 2.2

Display

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Size 6.7 inches 6.7 inches
Type OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Infinity Flex Display) OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 × 2640 px 1080 × 2640 px
Pixel density 426 ppi 425 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen and back), Ultra Thin Glass (main screen) Gorilla Glass Victus+ (cover screen and back)
Cover display 3.4-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720 x 748, 60Hz, 306 ppi 1.9-inch Super AMOLED, 260 x 512

Performance

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Process 4 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock 3.36 GHz 3.18 GHz
GPU Adreno 740 Adreno 730
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Storage 256 GB / 512 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type UFS 4.0 —
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Main camera 12 MP, f/1.8 12 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Rear cameras 2 2
Rear video 4K@60 4K@60
Front camera 10 MP 10 MP

Battery and charging

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Capacity 3,700 mAh 3,700 mAh
Wired charging 25 W 25 W
Wireless charging 15 W —
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Dimensions 85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm 84.9 × 71.9 × 17.1 mm
Thickness 15.1 mm 17.1 mm
Weight 187 g 187 g
Form factor Flip Flip
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IPX8 IPX8
Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue, Maison Margiela Edition

Connectivity and features

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 2.0
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✕ No ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
OS at launch Android 13 Android 12
Interface One UI 5.1.1 One UI 4.1.1
OS updates 4 years 4 years
Security updates 5 years 5 years

Launch and price

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Announced Jul 26, 2023 Aug 10, 2022
Released Aug 11, 2023 Aug 26, 2022
Status Discontinued Discontinued
US launch price $999.99 $999.99

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