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Phone Arena
08-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: Is it time to upgrade?
The next big thing in flip phones is just around the corner! We're nearing the official announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the next flagship flip phone Samsung is going to offer to all fans of the design around the world. With the Motorola Razr Ultra already making rounds and getting a lot of attention, Samsung needs to bring some upgrades to the table in order to compete. And most importantly, convince its longtime fans to stay inside the ecosystem. Speaking of which, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be two years old soon, and people might already be on the lookout for a replacement. So, should they upgrade to the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 or look elsewhere? Let's find out! Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5 differences: *rumored Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary According to the most recent leaks and rumors, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 follows in the same footsteps as its predecessors, including the Galaxy Z Flip 5 . The rumored dimensions suggest that the new model will be a tad wider, probably to accommodate the larger main screen. We're talking 3 millimeters, so nothing drastic. The weight of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is still a mystery but we expect a slight increase here as well, mainly due to the bigger footprint and the larger battery, but more on this later. For what it's worth, the new phone will probably be thinner when folded, as Samsung reduced the gap between the two sides of the phone in a folded state from the Z Flip 5 to the Z Flip 6 . No reason for this to change in the opposite direction, it's more likely for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to be even thinner when folded. *rumored In terms of materials, we don't expect any radical changes—it's the same glass and metal sandwich design all over again. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to feature a new Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with Victus 2. Both phones rely on aluminum color situation is still a bit vague, but we do have some rumors about the potential hues of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 . There's a new Coral Red color option that's expected on the new device, but other than that, most of the shades mimic previous generations. That said, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in some really hip colors, such as Yellow and Lavender. *rumored Display Differences Bigger screens all around We expect Samsung to bring some changes to both displays of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 , compared to last generation, and, of course, compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 . The main flexible screen is expected to grow in size to 6.85 inches, and the cover screen is believe to stretch edge-to-edge coming in at 4 inches. *rumored In terms of brightness, the latest leaks and rumors point toward the same 2600 nits of peak brightness as the previous model, which in turn still means an upgrade from the advertised 1750 nits on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 . In our display test, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 managed only 857 nits of brightness at 100% APL, which, by 2025 standards, is average. We can't wait to test the Galaxy Z Flip 7 , but if we extrapolate from the previous generation, we should expect something in the ballpark of 1200 nits at 100% APL. We expect both screens on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to be able to go up to 120 Hz, but the main one is believed to be an LTPO covering 1-120 Hz, while the cover will have a fixed 120 Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 , on the other hand, can do only 60 Hz on its cover screen but features the same LTPO tech on the main display. Stay tuned for lab tests soon. No surprises here; the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to have the newest Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Due to the Samsung Z Flip series' release schedule, the models will miss out on the next flagship Qualcomm increase in performance from the Gen 2 on the Z Flip 5 to the Elite on the new model, though, will be more than enough to justify an upgrade. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 managed around 2000 and 5000 points in Geekbench 6 single- and multicore tests, respectively, and for reference, the Snapdragon 8 Elite-equipped Motorola Razr Ultra did 3000 and 8600 in the same tests. So, there's a huge leap to be made, but stay tuned for hard numbers and real benchmarks soon. *rumored The RAM situation is in favor of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 , the phone will mimic the RAM of the previous model coming in at 12GB, which is still more than what the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has to offer, which is just 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to launch with OneUI 8 out of the box over Android 15. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which is almost two years old now, was announced with OneUI 5 and Android 13 but was brought up to the latest OS with subsequent updates. Speaking of updates, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get only four years of major OS updates, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to be supported for seven years. Well, while we don't expect any hardware upgrades to the camera of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 , compared to the last generation, Samsung already upgraded the main camera on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, so in practice, we've got a better main camera on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 , if we compare it to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 . *rumored The Galaxy Z Flip 5 managed a camera score of 136 overall (the current best is 158) in our test, which is not very far from its direct successor (137 for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 ), so we can't wait to see how the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will fare in our lab tests. As always, we have to keep in mind that hardware alone isn't the deciding factor when we talk about smartphone photography, and different post-processing algorithms are in play. So, we'll have to snap some side-by-side photos to see how the Galaxy Z Flip 7 fares against its older sibling in the camera department. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes equipped with a 3700 mAh battery, which even at launch was a bit on the lower side. The phone managed only 5h 11m composite battery score in our test, which currently ranks it #117 in this department. Now, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to bring a substantial upgrade (at least compared to the Z Flip 5). The speculated battery capacity is 4174 mAh, almost 500 mAh more than the Z Flip 5. This will inevitably lead to better battery life figures but we'll have to test it to see the exact numbers. *rumored Samsung seems so reluctant to upgrade the charging speeds of its phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 supports only 25W wired, and it seems that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will come with the same support, even after two long years between these generations. The wireless charging support is also carried over for another consecutive year; it's 15W. Here's a quick specs comparison between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 : *rumored Even though the upgrades on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 aren't huge compared to the previous generation, they shape up to be just enough to convince people coming from older Z Flip devices to upgrade. Next to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 , the new model is expected to offer a better main camera, bigger inner and cover screens, a larger battery and potentially better battery life, the best Qualcomm silicon to date, and the latest software with seven long years of support. We will update this comparison with all the tests, benchmarks, camera samples, and display scores once we lay our hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 , so stay tuned for the final verdict.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Best Foldable Phones in 2025: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip, Moto Razr, Pixel Fold
The foldables 'fad' may have come and gone, but folding phones have more than proven their worth as reliable and adaptable devices. They can change the way we interact with our all-important smartphones, such as using a flip phone's cover screen instead of opening it every time or multi-window productivity on large-screen foldables. Samsung and Motorola still dominate the foldable space here in the U.S. with years of Samsung's hardware refinements and Motorola's price-shaving. Even relative newcomer Google has made enormous leaps between its first Pixel Fold and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Folding phones come in two main varieties for now: candy bar, book-style phones, which open up like a book to become larger, tablet-size devices (like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5) and flip-style phones, which fold in half to become smaller and more pocketable (like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Moto Razr series). Because of the still-recent technology, all foldables are more expensive than their regular smartphone equivalents, making them a luxury option. But if you're looking to turn heads when you whip out your foldable display and bend your phone in half, they're worth looking into. Here are our picks for the best foldable phones available now. Most models on this list have newer models, but with the higher prices of foldables, newer isn't always the best value. If you are looking for a clamshell or 'hamburger' style foldable, I also highly recommend checking out our guide to the best flip phones, which showcases the current and previous-generation Motorola Razr and Samsung Z Flip lineups. You can also read our reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you're looking for the latest phone-to-tablet or 'hot dog' style folding phones. Oppo has also just released the new Oppo Find N5, but that phone won't be coming to the United States. So far, Samsung's Galaxy Z line has the lead with the most iterations of folding phones with its two foldable designs -- the book-style folding tablet Galaxy Z Fold series and flip-phone-like Z Flip series -- but it's no longer the only company with skin in the game. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 sits at the top of our list of best foldable phones, largely because it has an approachable price for a foldable. At $1,000, it is still expensive, but we believe it packs a lot for that price. The design and build quality feel sturdy, the software is polished, and the Z Flip gets four years of Android version support. On top of it all, the clamshell form factor and large cover screen make it one of the most portable and fun phones you can own. Look for sales: Look for sales and deals close to major shopping holidays like Presidents Day, Amazon's Prime Day and Black Friday. Consider last year's models: When a new phone gets launched, stores and carriers discount their older phones to sell off existing stock. Samsung's new foldables tend to launch around the beginning of August and new Razrs tend to arrive in June. Google traditionally launched new phones in October, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launched in September 2024. See the phone in person: It's worth going to a store and trying out a potential phone. You may love or hate the way it looks and feels. Budget for a case: Foldable phones sold today are more durable than phones from even a few years ago, but it still might be a good idea to protect your phone with a case to keep it in tip-top shape. A screen protector for the outer screen is also well worth considering. We test every phone in real-world scenarios, focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an initial review that is periodically updated when there are new software updates, or to compare it against new phones from competitors such as Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus. Photography Photography is a major focus for most phones these days, so we take pictures and videos of various subjects in a variety of settings and lighting scenarios. We try out any new camera modes, such as ProRes Log video that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max or the Magic Editor photo tool that launched with the Google Pixel 8 series. Battery life Battery testing is conducted in a variety of ways. We assess how long a phone lasts during a typical day of use and note how it performs during more focused sessions of video calls, media streaming and gaming. We also conduct a video playback test, as a simple, replicable measure of pure battery life, which isn't always included in the initial review but sometimes added later in an update. Performance measuring We use benchmarking apps to measure each phone's performance, alongside our own anecdotal experiences using the phone for our review. Most noteworthy is how graphics and animations look. Are they smooth? Do they lag or stutter? We also look at how quickly the phone switches between horizontal and vertical orientations, and how fast the camera app opens and is ready to take a photo.
