Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 187 g |
| Released | Aug 2023 | Jul 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB is ahead on battery, main camera.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| Main Display Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED, 60Hz, 1600 nits (peak) |
| Cover Display Size | 3.4 inches | 3.4 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | 720 x 748 pixels (~305 ppi density), 60Hz | 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 5.1.1 (upgradable to One UI 8) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 512GB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| 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 | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, auto-zoom support |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| Modules | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Wired Charging | 25W (50% in ~30 min) | — |
| Wireless Charging | 15W | — |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W | — |
| Charging | — | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm | 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 187 g |
| Build | Plastic front (unfolded), Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Hinge | Flex Hinge (zero-gap when closed) | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB |
|---|
| Announced | July 26, 2023 | 2024, July 10 |
| Status | Released August 11, 2023 | Available. Released 2024, July 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB — 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB — Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 versus Jul 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB 8/10.
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