More of a convenient shooter with a creative twist.
Foldable phones are probably going to be a viable part of future mobile devices, but for now, they’re not moving the needle forward in image quality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is no different, except it makes a better case that the rear camera lenses are much better off when there’s a larger cover screen all around them.
, the biggest of which is the 3.4-inch cover screen, or “Flex Window” as Samsung now calls it. The rest of the phone will feel very familiar, with Samsung using many of the same materials and dimensions. The one notable exception is the hinge, which is not only smoother with fewer moving parts but also folds flatter to truly remove the gap that was previously a big factor in the design.
You’ll need a case just to protect the back. I find it puzzling why Samsung would choose to return to a glossy back for this phone after going matte for the first four, especially when all it does is add to the fingerprints and blemishes that already mark the device everywhere. I would also see it slide off wireless charging pads.
The main 12-megapixel Samsung S5K2LD is a dated image sensor at this point, going all the way back to the Galaxy S20. Then there’s the 12-megapixel Sony IMX258 , which is also the same one equipped in the Fold 5. Both rear cameras are simple carryovers from the Flip 4, indicating that Samsung chose to stick to familiarity, probably to keep costs down.
A bigger cover screen isn’t necessarily the best for viewing photos after taking them, partly because of the lower 720 by 748 pixel resolution, but also because pinching to zoom in only makes matters worse to see details. Still, the convenience is so easy to appreciate. I can’t quantify it but if there’s enough interaction by the sheer size of the cover screen, then it may negate flipping the phone open for a variety of tasks.
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