Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Price | $136 | $599 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 187 g |
| Released | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Type (Main) | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | — |
| Size (Main) | 6.7 inches (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) | — |
| Resolution (Main) | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) | — |
| Type (Cover) | Super AMOLED | — |
| Size (Cover) | 1.9 inches | — |
| Resolution (Cover) | 260 x 512 pixels | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | — | 6.7 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | — | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | — | Super AMOLED |
| Cover Display Size | — | 3.4 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | — | 720 x 748 pixels (~305 ppi density), 60Hz |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 5.1.1 (upgradable to One UI 8) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (UFS 3.1) | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Modules | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Modules | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | — |
| Wired Charging | — | 25W (50% in ~30 min) |
| Wireless Charging | — | 15W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | — | 4.5W |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | 84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm | 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 187 g |
| Build | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) | Plastic front (unfolded), Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Hinge | — | Flex Hinge (zero-gap when closed) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|
| Announced | August 10, 2022 | July 26, 2023 |
| Released | August 26, 2022 | — |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | — |
| Status | — | Released August 11, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — Aug 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 8/10.
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