Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: What’s new?
Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked was all about its foldables smartphones, namely the latest versions of their Galaxy Z Series. Like all new reiterations, we like to take a look at how far the new models have come from the previous generation.
We’ve already compared the Z Fold 6 against the Z Fold 5, now it’s time to see how the Galaxy Z Flip 6 compares against the Z Flip 5.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Spec comparison
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | Galaxy Z Flip5 | |
| Launch Price | RM4,999 – 12GB+256GB RM5,599 – 12GB+512GB | RM4,499 – 8GB+256GB RM4,999 – 8GB+512GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| External Display | 3.4″ Super AMOLED, 720×748, 60Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 3.4″ Super AMOLED, 720×748, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Internal Display | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (1080×2640), 120Hz, 2,600nits (peak) | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (1080×2640), 120Hz, 1,750nits (peak) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (f/1.8) wide w/ OIS 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide | 12MP (f/1.8) wide w/ OIS 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 10MP | 10MP |
| Battery & Charging | 4,000mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless | 3,700mAh, 25 wired, 15W wireless |
| Protection | IP48 | IPX8 |
| Wi-Fi & Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Thickness | 14.9mm (folded), 6.9mm (unfolded) | 15.1mm (folded), 6.9mm (unfolded) |
| Weight | 187g | 187g |
| Updates | 7 years Android updates, 7 years security updates | 4 years Android updates, 4 years security updates |
Much like the Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 undergoes an excruciating price hike. It’s still a far more affordable option than the Z Fold 6, and at least there’s an increase in RAM which takes some bitterness off the RM500 price increase.
Other than that, it goes through similar changes as its Fold6 sibling. In the design department, the Flip6’s edges are now squared off, giving it a boxier look.
There’s no changes in the size or shape of the external and internal screen, so you’re essentially working with the same displays you’ll find on the Flip5. The only difference being that the peak brightness of the internal screen now hits 2,600nits.
The Flip6 also gets a direct upgrade to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
There are a few notable improvements in hardware, with the Z Flip6 now utilizing a 50MP main camera, up from the 12MP that was on the Z Flip5. There’s also a larger 4,000mAh battery, a promising increase from last year’s 3,700mAh.
Hardware aside, Samsung has integrated a host of new Galaxy AI features into the Flip6, including two-way translation when the phone is in Flex Mode, and Drawing Assist that turns sketches into images.
Like the Fold6, the Galaxy Z Flip6 will get 7 years of Android updates and 7 years security updates.
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