Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
How long will it last?
Official promiseSupported until August 2028 · Buy-by August 2026
Samsung promises 5 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until August 2028 — buying it today still gets you about 2.2 years of safe use.
Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
23% above the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
The clamshell that finally got a big, genuinely useful cover screen, with support stretching to 2028.
Pros
- 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security, still updated in 2026
- Large 3.4-inch Flex Window cover screen makes closed-phone use practical
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- Small 3700mAh battery limits screen time
- Two-camera system with no zoom lens
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 12MP |
| ultra-wide | 12MP |
| front | 10MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 3,700 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded |
| Weight | 187 g |
| Materials | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back |
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2 |
| Update policy | 4 OS upgrades · 5 years of security updates (official promise) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
How long will the Galaxy Z Flip5 get updates?
Samsung committed to 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches from its August 2023 launch, putting end of security support around August 2028. It was still receiving updates in 2026.
How big is the Z Flip5's cover screen?
It has a 3.4-inch Flex Window cover display, a major upgrade over the Flip4's 1.9-inch screen, usable for widgets, replies and the camera viewfinder.
Is the Galaxy Z Flip5 water resistant?
Yes, it is rated IPX8 for fresh-water submersion, but it has no official dust resistance because of the folding hinge.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.