Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Manufactured in August, 2023, with display 6.7 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Manufactured in August, 2022with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.2
  • Supports newer USB: 3.2 vs 2
  • Supports DisplayPort
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 8/256 GB
    - 8/512 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 8/512 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
    Size 6.7 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 1080x2640 pixels 1080x2640 pixels
    Aspect ratio 21.9:9 21.9:9
    Pixel density 425 ppi 425 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes Yes
    Max brightness 500 nits 500 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10+ Yes HDR10+
    Screen-to-body ratio 85.8 % 85.7 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    1097 nits
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    910 nits
    sRGB gamut97.3 %97 %
    PWM (Flicker)120 Hz120 Hz
    Response time1 ms1 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 165.1 mm (6.5 in) 165.2 mm (6.5 in)
    Width 71.9 mm (2.83 in) 71.9 mm (2.83 in)
    Thickness 6.9 mm (0.27 in) 6.9 mm (0.27 in)
    Weight 187 g (6.6 oz) 187 g (6.6 oz)
    Water resistance IPX8 IPX8
    Cooling system Vapor chamber n/a
    Back panel Glass Glass
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Gray
    - Green
    - Purple
    - Yellow
    - Black
    - Gold
    - Blue
    - Green
    - Purple
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    85.8 %
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    85.7 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
    Max Frequency 3200 MHz 3190 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
    Architecture - 3/2 (Cortex-A510)
    - 2/2.8 (Cortex-A710)
    - 2/2.8 (Cortex-A715)
    - 1/3.2 (Cortex-X3)
    - 4/2 (Cortex-A510)
    - 3/2.75 (Cortex-A710)
    - 1/3.2 (Cortex-X2)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 4 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon Hexagon
    Graphics Adreno 740 Adreno 730
    GPU Cores 1536 1024
    GPU Frequency 680 MHz 900 MHz
    FLOPS 2089 GFLOPS 1843.2 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    2100
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    1719
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    5478
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    4200
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)21001719
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)54784200
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    1554146
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    1215795
    CPU396558359278
    GPU611227402455
    Memory286540206280
    UX259821247782
    NanoReview Score15541461215795
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    9834
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    8667
    Max Surface Temp.n/a36.8 °C
    Stabilityn/a46 %
    Graphics Testn/a51 fps
    Graphics Scoren/a8667
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    13742
    Writing scoren/a16931
    Web scoren/a11402
    Video editingn/a7488
    Data manipulationn/a11021
    NanoReview Scoren/a13742

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 8 GB
    - 12 GB
    8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
    Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
    Channels 4 4
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 256 GB
    - 512 GB
    - 128 GB
    - 256 GB
    - 512 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
    Memory CardNoNo

    Software

    OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
    OS Size 40 GB 24 GB
    UI Skin One UI 6.1 One UI 6.1

    Battery

    Volume 3700 mAh 3700 mAh
    Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging Yes (15 W) Yes (15 W)
    Reverse Charging Yes (Wireless) Yes (Wireless)
    Fast Charging Yes (55% in 30 min) Yes (55% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:19 h 1:15 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    17:05
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    16:36
    Web Browsing05:13 h06:12 h
    Video Playback10:25 h09:34 h
    Games03:58 h04:05 h
    Standby Mode96 h86 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Optical Optical
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 960 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 123 ° 123 °
    Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Standard: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal length24 mm27 mm
    SensorSamsung S5K2LDSony IMX563
    Sensor size1/1.761/1.76
    Pixel size1.8 μm1.8 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationOpticalOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Focal length13 mm13 mm
    SensorSony IMX258Sony IMX258
    Sensor size1/3.061/3.06
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    132
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    132
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    128
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    128
    Overall camera score
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    127
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    127
    Bokeh6060
    Preview6565
    Zoom9595

    Front camera

    Matrix 10 MP 10 MP
    Photo resolution 3648x2736 pixels 3648x2736 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.4
    Focal length 26 mm 26 mm
    Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Sony IMX374
    Sensor size 1/3 1/3.2
    Pixel size 1.22 μm 1.22 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 60 fps 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.3 5.2
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 3.2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort Yes DP 1.2 n/a
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* Yes Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*11
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    eSIM Support *YesYes
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
    3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)UMTS Band I (2100), Band II (1900), Band IV (1700/2100), Band V (850)
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B38/B39/B40/B46/B48/B66/B71)
    LTE category2020
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Stereo
    3.5 mm Jack No No
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
    89.6 dB
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
    86.3 dB

    Other

    Class Flagship Flagship
    Announced July, 2023 yr August, 2022 yr
    Release Date August, 2023 yr August, 2022 yr
    Launch Price ($) 999 999
    Sensors - Hall Sensor
    - Barometer
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included No No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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