Once again, Samsung is taking advantage of the summer to unveil its new generation of folding smartphones. And if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are two promising very high-end phones, it is already possible to pre-order them at a reduced price.
Despite stronger competition in the sector, Samsung remains the undisputed figurehead of folding smartphones. The manufacturer proves it again with the recent formalization of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. Two phones that prove that Samsung has reached maturity in this market, without resting on its laurels.
Thinner, new hinge, reinforced solidity, increased performance, so many small details that make the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 great smartphones. And since we are talking about size, the price of these devices also flirts with the heights. Fortunately, Samsung helps to sweeten the bill in several ways. Not to mention the many advantages of pre-ordering.
In short :
- double storage capacity for the same price;
- up to €860 off the final price with the trade-in bonus and the resale of an old smartphone;
- 1 year of Samsung Care + insurance offered;
- €50 off Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and Buds 2 Pro;
- accessory box offered for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in its exclusive colors.
How to benefit from a reduced price?
Above all, Samsung allows first-time buyers to benefit from doubled storage capacity. Concretely, this means that the 512 GB versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 are at the same price as the 256 GB versions. A first immediate discount of 140 euros which can be combined with the following offer.
Because yes, Samsung is also setting up a take-back bonus in the event of the resale of an old smartphone for pre-orders of its two folding flagships. Basically, this is 100 euros. However, it can climb up to 250 euros in the event of a trade-in of a Samsung smartphone, and even up to 300 euros if it is part of the Galaxy Z series. It is thus possible, by counting the amount of the sale of his old phone, to withdraw up to 860 euros from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 bill or up to 670 euros from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 bill.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: more powerful, less imposing
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, the manufacturer takes over the iconic and neat design of the previous generation, with one exception.
A new teardrop-shaped hinge replaces the square fold. A mutation that allows the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to bend completely. Not only does the phone no longer allow dust to pass onto its screen, but it also gains in finesse. At just 13.4mm thick, weighing 253 grams, and a much thinner S Pen, it’s even easier to slip into a pocket, while still being comfortable to hold.
However, these new dimensions are not synonymous with fragility. On the contrary, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 25% more resistant than its predecessor, thanks to an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass. It now has an IPX 68 certification and above all a repairability index of 8/10. The progress is immense.
Fans of the Galaxy Fold series will find an external 6.2-inch AMOLED screen and an internal 7.6-inch AMOLED panel. This one will not fail to surprise them since it gains in luminosity, even in broad daylight. On the photo side, we find an experience similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S23. The back sensor incorporates a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra wide-angle and a 3x telephoto lens. Enough to get beautiful shots, whatever the situation.
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 beefs up its technical sheet. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip arrives, along with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. A robust configuration that ensures excellent performance in all uses. Samsung also guarantees four years of major updates and five years of security patches, which ensures a bright future for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. A promising phone that a 4,400 mAh battery is responsible for powering.
Normally offered at 2,089 euros, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 drops to 1,899 euros in its 512 + 12 GB version. A bill that can be further reduced thanks to the bonus and the recovery of an old smartphone. We are talking here of up to 860 euros less on the bill. Added to this is 1 year of Samsung Care + insurance offered, in order to effectively protect the smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: compact and versatile
Already very compact, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has managed to be more discreet. The new teardrop hinge reduces its thickness to just 15.1mm when the phone is closed. Suffice to say that it will quickly be forgotten in a bag and even in a trouser pocket.
Here again, Samsung has chosen to take over the very good design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 overall. However, its external screen is enlarged to reach 3.4 inches diagonally. A change far from trivial since it allows the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to gain in interactivity. As on a conventional screen, the user can navigate between its applications and its widgets, by sliding in the cardinal directions. It is thus no longer necessary to open your phone to make a contactless payment, consult Netflix, navigate via Google Maps, or even consult a lot of information such as the weather, the number of steps, etc.
For the rest, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also gaining in resistance, in particular with a more solid 6.7-inch internal screen. Smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, the manufacturer’s other folding is just as efficient. It can also count on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, this time with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. A technical sheet that allows the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to take most uses without flinching. Finally, it is powered by a 3,700 mAh battery.
Usually sold for 1,339 euros, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 drops to 1,190 euros in its 512 + 8 GB version. A price to which it is possible to add a further drop of up to 670 euros with the resale of an old smartphone and the trade-in bonus. We can also count on 1 year of Samsung Care + insurance offered.