What lies on the flip side? Meet GalaxyZ Flip5 and Z Fold5

26.07.2023 - 13:28 / tech.hindustantimes.com

The fifth generation of foldables from Samsung — the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 — have just been unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea — and we can't be more excited. The latest innovations are expected to push the envelope for what you can expect from a smartphone. There is something for every side of you!

Being touted as the ultimate tools for both productivity and self-expression, the latest models are a definite upgrade over their predecessors and they come with the promise of helping you “see your world anew” — as you explore the creative, energetic, innovative, colourful, and flexible sides to your personality. While the new Galaxy Z Fold5 is a powerful PC in your pocket, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is the penultimate tool for self-expression. Read on to know what more to expect from the series. Some first impressions:

Immersive viewing: The new Galaxy Z Fold5 is the thinnest and lightest fold ever with a bigger, better screen, making it the ultimate multitasking machine. When opened up, the smartphone brings the capabilities of a tablet to your palms as you use its expansive screen to bounce between multiple applications on its large immersive 7.6” screen. For those who love their gaming, the new Galaxy Z Fold5 offers the most ultimate gaming experience powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Processor.

Maximised productivity: This powerful Galaxy smartphone allows you to work on multiple apps at the same time as it enables next-level multitasking with a two-finger manoeuvre, an advanced taskbar, and an enhanced pop-up view — each of these features come together to let you focus on what is critical, minus the distractions. For greater efficiency, it also comes with an upgraded taskbar that makes multitasking a complete breeze. This means that you can get through your to-do list with fewer taps, launch multiple apps on the split screen and work on them simultaneously and even switch between different apps seamlessly. It also brings the power of Samsung's iconic S Pen to your fingertips as it comes included with the package. This new Slim S Pen is 41% slimmer than its predecessors. 

Design and Durability: Stay worry-free about accidental drops and falls as this smartphone comes with the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus2 in the front and back, while the frame & hinge cover are made of aircraft-grade Armour Aluminum, making it the most durable Fold to be introduced. Much like the Galaxy Z Flip5, Samsung has worked on the hinge in this model too and has managed to close the gap by introducing Flex Hinge that makes the phone more compact to carry and seamless to use at the same time. 

Bigger cover screen: The all-new Galaxy Z Flip5 retains the USP of the foldable form factor — this compact smartphone