Galaxy Z Flip 5

I've owned a Z Flip 5 since March 2024, and now, in 2025, I'm advising you to consider carefully whether a folding phone is right for you. My experience has been that the customer service is poor, and repairs are frequent. The novelty of the cover screen wears off quickly, and you'll likely find yourself using the phone unfolded most of the time for efficient use. [...]

It's now been almost a year with my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and it's been a great experience. The screen still looks as good as when I bought it. The look on peoples faces when I flip open my phone and they're like yoooo what is that. my only critique of the Flip 5 is it's hard open with 1 hand.

Im on my 3rd replacement fold ... the screens just go bad.. you get a crease in the center at some point that becomes a permanent wrinkle the a separation bubble happens at the hinge that works its way up the center of the screen till you have a wide white air gap up the center of the screen... [...] Samsung either isnt the answer to foldable screens or foldable screens are indeed just a temporary gimmick

I've been using a Zflip3 for almost 2 years and the feeling of separation you get when you close it is one of the best features. It's like closing your laptop at work and giving something else your full attention. It makes you a lot more conscious of when you are spending time on your phone and when you are not which is a really good thing.

As a flip 5 user so far my experience had been good but recently after 6 months of usage there was a green line in the phone for which the servicr centre change the display under warranty then afrer 3 days there is a black dot i cant say its a reliable phone. [...] My 6 months experience is :- Camera is average Battery life poor Performance is amazing Smooth and fast Display is very sensitive Covers and other accessories are way too expensive Overall good but risky. [...]

[...] daily driving a Galaxy Z Flip 5

[...] The Z flip 5 has serious cooling issues, in notebookcheck's test it went over 55 degrees Celsius. [...] Apparently this is also why the Flip 5 never got DeX. [...] The SoC in the Flip 5 is sandwiched between two PCBs so there's no way to attach it to the metal frame for cooling through a vapor chamber like the S23 does. Of course the hinge takes up a lot of space.

I like my Flip 5. [...] I don't mind watching YouTube on the cover screen, but of course, not Netflix 🙂 I also make calls from the flex window. I like that I can decide when I want and have to use the bigger screen. When it comes to the battery, it would be really nice to have a long battery life. At the moment, you can make a routine to protect the battery when it's at 100%.

Got my Flip 5 yesterday. [...] Probably won't use coverscreen for most of the apps but honestly that's why it has big screen watching Netflix, utube etc. [...]

[...] Aside from the 2019 Razr, I have been using the galaxy z-flip. It was a constant irritant because I had to open my phone for EVERYTHING. The z-flip 5??? [...] A large screen phone for when I need it, something very easily fits into my front pocket, and with the new screen size in addition to the Good Lock app? [...] I work in IT, I'm constantly having to do MFA on my phone. [...]

[...] I love the small size for the pocket while folded but while open the screen is virtually as large as my One Plus 7 pro. I don't use the outside screen on my current phone much because it's rather small, but I could definitely see myself using it more on the Flip 5. [...] The outer screen on this model is awesome IMO. [...]

[...] Loved the pocketability of the phone , but found the outside screen useless - traded it for the S23 Ultra. While I was disappointed that Samsung did not include the software functionality of the Motorola Razr, I decided that the Good Lock workaround made it worth trying the Flip 5. [...] I found not having to open the phone to do quick checks of messages, emails, etc pretty convenient, I know that the S23 Ultra is a better phone, but - for the way I use a phone, this may be worth keeping for a year or so. It is just a software update from being really excellent - Sammy needs to let all apps be used on the coverscreen out of the box and have any app opened on the outside screen automatically open when the phone is opened, and make the installed widgets functional - i.e., tapping on the date on the clock widget should open the calendar. [...] (Really happy with the Watch 6 Classic too - getting the rotating bezel back is worth the loss of battery size for my usage.)

Had a Flip 3, then a Flip 4, now a Flip 5. From the 3 to the 4 because the screen protector started to detach, just in time for the 4 to come out and Samsung's trade in program made it a no brainer. [...] That said, got my Flip 5 yesterday and was up and running in no time. [...]

I got mine yesterday and so far it's been great. [...] I'm one of the people that use the device in a half folded mode all the time, so the better hinge is always nice to see. [...]

My problem with the Z Flip 5, is that it stops background apps unless the phone is OPEN. [...] I will say it is convenient to fit in my pocket, camera is awesome, and the front screen access is cool. [...] And it streams my music off my phone without touching it while driving. Even GPS runs through my car speakers. However, since the battery loses its power very fast, my step app stops unless I manually open into the app. [...]

I'm excited for the bigger screen because it reduces wear on the crease of phone. I already keep my phone open quite often if i know I'm gonna use it repeatedly so I don't have to continually open and close my phone unecessarily. [...] (I also don't have the big hands problem like you do 😅) Big updates I'm looking foward to are better camera and bigger battery. The camera is generall good but quality disinegrates dramatically when you zoom which sucks given there's no 4k camera video quality for a form factor that's optimized for short form content creation. And obviously better battery life is a must. I cannot go a full day without charging my phone once despite starting the day at 100%.

As someone who owns a Z Flip 4, the only thing I'm concerned about is whether or not the hinge is more resistant against drops. Ive dropped my phone twice, both times from about waist height and both times with cases on, and the hinge popped out, which wouldn't let the phone open past a 90 degree angle. And even though the hinge was the issue, Samsung said they had to replace the screen, which made for a pretty expensive repair both times. I hope the redesigned hinge helps to prevent this now that there aren't as many moving parts. I love the features that folding phones offer, and I love this new screen on the Flip 5, I just don't know if I can keep riding the folding phone train with full confidence anymore.

Typing this on my Z Flip 5: Yes, you were wrong my friend, this phone is awesome 🤣 I do have 2 things that stood out pretty much immediately that I'm not thrilled about. [...] Being able to open apps in the outside display and having a full keyboard to reply on is great, but now whenever I get a text message, if I tap it it opens the entire app/conversation. [...] Also, the battery life so far has been pretty damn good. I've been daily driving the Flip 4 for the past year and I can immediately tell the difference so I do think the new processor is doing its job there despite the battery size being the same as the Flip 4. [...]

I've had my Galaxy Z Flip 5 for 3 years now, had the Flip 3 for years before that. [...] I am clumsy, so I like that the main screen is protected. [...]

I got a Galaxy Z Flip 5 last year, and it's been such a throwback to having that sort of device in my pocket again. I even got a GBA emulator with a custom skin!

I've had Galaxy flip phones for 3 years now. [...] And of course so comfortable! [...]

I use the Z Flip 3 for over a year now, for me I actually like how small the cover screen is because of the privacy. At work even if I'm busy I just double tap and check the notifications if there is something important and if there is then that's when I open my phone. [...] It's very helpful and I'm not using that much battery by doing this.

[...] So far, I'm enjoying the Flip 5 immensely. [...]

It's definitely worth it. [...] This year, just 49 dollars, upgraded to 512GB flip5. [...]

scrcpy is amazing software something other people might not have realised you could possibly get Dex on some unsupported devices. I got it working on my Galaxy Z Flip 5 using scrcpy --new-display=1920x1080/284

[...] First off, SafetyNet is long dead and its replacement is called Play Integrity. Second, I'm currently on a rooted af Samsung Z Flip5 that can use banking apps just fine. [...]

[...] my phone broke, it was a galaxy z flip 5, flipped the screen too many times now the main screen doesn't work. battery sucks either way so not even the small screen is that usable. had to pull out my old phone, it's a lil slow but it works

[...] My new phone case just came in, and it matches my phone keyboard perfectly. Sissy Brie branding is officially taking over my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and I am obsessed. [...]

If you are in NYC on the train you can use the outside screen so no one can snatch your phone. Just hold it in your palm and use one hand to type. I would Slide type if you're messaging.

Ive never had a phone this nice and fun. I'm not a huge tech person, but as an everyday consumer i absolutely love how i can use the outside screen for everything. Its quick simple and easy ❤

3 weeks now and I am still loving this phone more then any phone I had before. Android or Apple.

[...] I just got my wife a new flip 5 and the hinges is the biggest improvement. I had four Flip 4's and had to warranty 100% of them for the screen bubbling at the hinge.

After years of being an iPhone user, I've made the switch to the Flip 5 and I couldn't be happier. This is definitely my new go-to device – it's super fun and incredibly practical

I was just at the gym using the outside screen. Youtube was great, I got to watch things I wanted to learn about w/o having to open my phone, id just access the outside screen to navigate videos while listening to it with my ear pods. It was a nice use case

Soooo happy with mine. Really grateful for the tips and have download the apps you recomended.

For those using a Fold/Flip (and dont know about this yet): You can use two fully seperate launchers on the two screens using an App called Tasker. Its a bit annoying to set up, but once thats done you have another big option to customise the device to your needs. Personally I used Niagara Launcher on the outside and Hyperion on the inside screen of my Fold 3

I'm a motorola loyalist and bought the Moto Razr when it came out but I also just purchased the Z Flip 5. The Razr closes flush and I dont have a crease on the inside screen. I do, however, like the Z Flip 5 outside screen functionality compared to the Razr. [...]

I like how the hinge blocks the dust or sand from getting into the phone's screen like Samsung Z flip Samsung made this phone much more smarter from the last year's one

I love the outside screen! Spotify, WhatsApp and my train tickets on the outside screen is perfect. I also love that you can use it for camera framing. [...]

I switched from an S20 Ultra to a ZFlip 4 and the only thing I miss from time to time is the camera. My favourite thing about a flip phone is that it takes up less space in your pocket. Sure, the volume is the same but you don't really notice the thickness.

I have the Flip 3 and what I loved about the smaller screen was privacy. If my phone was out, not every could see my notifications. [...] I will upgrade to Flip 5 because being able to add my MLB app and access my tickets for entry scan on the outer screen is great.

I really like my flip 3 which has held up without issue since I got it at release, so it is great to see them keep refining the design.

Love my Flip 5. The outside screen is a huge upgrade, and I use a ton of apps on it, including watching videos. I just love the small form factor.

I've used this phone for 2 days now and I absolutely love it! It works great for me, especially the outside screen.

I was able to trade in my 256gb Flip 4 for a 512gb Flip 5 for only 99 bucks. If Samsung keeps their trade-in program going like this I can definitely see myself buying the newest Z Flip every year.

[...] I just received my Z-Flip 5 yesterday. I LOVE the small size combined with a large inner screen. [...]

[...] Its nostalgic to my time and like you said how much can we do on the outside screen when the actual stuff you need, you must open the phone . [...] Like you said kinda (i kinda like the new flip 5) ❤

[...] I use the outside screen more than the inside screen, such as games, youtube and texting, using it with Good Lock. [...]

I switched from an iphone 13 pro max, I wanted the flip for a few generations now and the refinements were the deciding factor, seemed like the form factor had matured enough and I'm enjoying it so far ❤

I have a flip 3, and find the half-open is super useful as it's essentially a built-in camera tripod. Honestly one of the biggest positives of a folding phone.