Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 scores 6.7. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 leads in performance and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is ahead in camera and battery. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 cost $100 less ($999.99 vs $1,099.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is the newer phone, announced Jul 10, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- Bigger battery 4,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Jul 10, 2024 vs Jul 26, 2023
- More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Thinner 14.9 mm vs 15.1 mm
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 5 years
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Better water resistance IPX8 vs IP48
- Lower launch price $999.99 vs $1,099.99
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Overall
7.0
6.7
Display
8.7
8.7
Performance
7.5
6.6
Camera
5.9
6.2
Battery
3.9
4.4
Design
8.1
7.9
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
2.7
2.8
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Size
6.7 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Infinity Flex Display)
Resolution
1080 × 2640 px
1080 × 2640 px
Pixel density
426 ppi
426 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen and back), Ultra Thin Glass (main screen)
Cover display
3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 720 x 748, 306 ppi, 60Hz
3.4-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720 x 748, 60Hz, 306 ppi
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.39 GHz
3.36 GHz
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Main camera
50 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
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Capacity
4,000 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 Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Dimensions
85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm
Thickness
14.9 mm
15.1 mm
Weight
187 g
187 g
Form factor
Flip
Flip
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint, Crafted Black, White, Peach
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
—
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
—
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
One UI 6.1.1
One UI 5.1.1
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Announced
Jul 10, 2024
Jul 26, 2023
Released
Jul 24, 2024
Aug 11, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,099.99
$999.99
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