Samsung's next-gen foldables are coming: Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 launching July 26

Delhi : On July 26 during the second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, Samsung will officially introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in all markets. This gathering will be held in Seoul for the first time by Samsung. 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 the phones.

Two of the most anticipated releases of the year are the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 by Samsung, arguably a veteran in the foldable smartphone segment, in a year that has already seen the launch of many foldable smartphones like the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Motorola Razr 40, and the Razr 40 Ultra. The phones are anticipated to go on sale in India on August 14 after their unveiling on July 26. Preorders are anticipated to commence on that day as well.

Price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 (anticipated)

The base 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 5 model is expected to cost EUR 1,899 (approximately Rs. 1,72,400), while the 512GB and 1TB models are rumoured to be priced at EUR 2,039 (about Rs. 1,85,100) and EUR 2,279 (roughly Rs. 2,06,900), respectively. Black, Blue, and Cream colour variations are anticipated for the foldable smartphone in the shape of a book.

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. Currently accepting reservations are Samsung.com, Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung-exclusive retail locations in India 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, Galaxy Z Flip 5 characteristics and features (to be expected)

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, 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. One UI 5.1.1, which is based on Android 13, is also expected to come pre-installed on these phones. A 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens, a second 12-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel primary sensor are anticipated to be included in the Galaxy Z Fold 5's triple rear camera system. 

The core inner screen is rumoured to include an under-display 4-megapixel sensor for selfies and video chats, while the cover display is supposed to have a 10-megapixel camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is anticipated to have two 12-megapixel cameras: a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide lens. A 10-megapixel sensor will most likely be used by the front camera.

The next Samsung clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to be powered by a 3,700mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to have a 4,400mAh battery and weigh 253 grammes. Additionally, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C 3.2 port are anticipated on the phones.

It was previously reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have an IP58 rating for dust and water protection, however a subsequent leak said that the foldables would instead maintain their current IPX8 rating for splash resistance, just like the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4.