90
Alex Walker‑Todd
TechRadar
“it marks a leap in functionality for the series, and offers the best performance and software support in its field”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Larger cover screen
- Flat hinge closure
- Strong performance output
- Five-year software support
- Excellent build quality
- Comfortable folded use
Points of Contention
- High price point
- Crease still present
- Mediocre battery life
- Limited app integration
- Requires two hands to unfold
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 6 critics80
Joe Maring
Digital Trends
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 improves upon its predecessor with a flat-folding hinge, larger cover screen, and strong performance, though battery life remains a notable weakness. It is recommended for users who prioritize the clamshell form factor and can accept the battery limitations.
80
Iyaz Akhtar
PCMag
“The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an excellent Android phone with a big screen that easily fits in your pocket thanks to its folding form factor.”
80
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“It’s a powerful tool in the fight for your attention, and the Z Flip 5 is hands‑down the best option in its class.”
70 Kyle Barr 2 reviews · avg Gizmodo “Overall, I could imagine myself using the Z Flip 5 full time, but the pointless app restrictions makes me start consider Motorola’s alternative as well.”
Kyle Barr 2 reviews · avg
Gizmodo
“Overall, I could imagine myself using the Z Flip 5 full time, but the pointless app restrictions makes me start consider Motorola’s alternative as well.”
All 2 Kyle Barr reviews, aggregated above
70
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
“Overall, I could imagine myself using the Z Flip 5 full time, but the pointless app restrictions makes me start consider Motorola’s alternative as well.”
65
Galaxy Z Flip 5: First Thoughts on Samsung's New Clamshell Foldable
“But at $1,000 starting price, I really wish I didn’t feel like I was giving up a good quality camera for the sake of a squashable screen.”
70
Dua Rashid
Gizmodo
“The Razr+ has a tighter hinge, but it doesn’t feature the painfully obvious crease that the Z Flip 5 does.”
