Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 preorders live: how to buy Samsung’s new foldables

The big day is here – foldable fans rejoice. Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 preorders are now live at both Samsung and other leading retailers and we’ve laid out the best places to pick up a shiny new device just down below.

As a primer, we’ve also included everything you need to know before you jump on board the foldable bandwagon here – including full specs run downs and our initial thoughts on each device. For a fully in-depth look, we highly recommend you check out our Galaxy Z Fold 5 review and Galaxy Z Flip 5 review, both of which we’ve just posted for your viewing pleasure here on TechRadar.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at $1,799 / £1,649 for the 256GB model while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 starts at $999 / £1,049. If these prices seem familiar, then that’s because they’re roughly the same as last year’s iterations – with some of the UK pricing actually being slightly cheaper. This is great news, particularly because both devices have received speedy new chipsets, slimmed-down designs, and a new hinge that allows them to sit flush while folded.

For opening preorder deals, there are some great options to entice earlier adopters into laying down some cash. Samsung itself is offering up to $1,000 off with a trade-in, free memory upgrades, and further discounts for students. AT&T and Verizon are offering up to $1,000 off with a trade-in right now – enough to get the Flip 5 specifically for free (although you will still need that pricey unlimited plan).

Note that all Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 preorders are now officially available for a shipping date of August 11th so you’ll have a wait time of just over two weeks until you can get your hands on a shiny new foldable.

Of the initial batch of preorder bonuses, our recommendation is Samsung itself. Not only can you get a great trade-in rebate on both unlocked and carrier devices, but the official store is also offering free memory upgrades and exclusive colors.

New features include refined hinges
Both devices have been slimmed down
Upgraded chipsets
Larger outer display on the Fold 5

If you’re looking for a huge upgrade versus the previous models, then know that both the Fold 5 and Flip are relatively iterative upgrades. However, the changes that Samsung has implemented on each device have definitely refined the series, and the devices cost roughly the same as last year’s models too.

Both devices get a substantial chipset upgrade in the form of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which brings them in line with the flagship Galaxy S23 range. They also, to the relief of people with OCD worldwide, now completely snap flat when folded thanks to a nifty new hinge design. Previously, they would fold fairly snugly but the screens wouldn’t meet directly in the middle, creating a slightly wedge-like profile.

As well as receiving refinements to the overall design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 now has IPX8-certified water resistance and a larger outer screen. While the 12MP camera array remains the same as last year on this model, the larger outer display is super handy as a viewfinder now and provides more real estate for clocks, calendars, and other handy widgets.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 now features a nicely slimmed-down design that’s about 5 millimeters thinner overall than the previous model. Overall, this is a welcome change that makes the device more pocket-friendly and dare we say ‘phone-like’ although some may be slightly disappointed by the lack of upgrades with the camera and display – both of which are roughly the same as last year.

It’s worth noting that the foldable phone aren’t the only devices that have been launched today – check out our similar page on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 preorders and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 pre-orders.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 specs
	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Dimensions (folded):	154.9 x 67 x 13.5mm	85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1mm
Dimensions (unfolded):	154.9 x 129.7 x 6.1mm	85.1 x 165.1 x 6.9mm
Weight:	252 grams	187 grams
Main display:	7.6 inch (2176 x 1812) AMOLED	6.7-inch Full HD+ (2640 x 1080) adaptive 120Hz AMOLED
Cover display::	6.2 inch (2316 x 904) AMOLED	3.4-inch (720 x 748) 60Hz AMOLED
Chipset:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM:	12GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage:	256GB / 256GB / 1TB	256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0)
OS:	Android 13	Android 13 w/ One UI 5.1.1
Primary camera:	50MP f/2.2	12MP, f/1.8 w/ OIS
Ultrawide camera:	12MP f/2.2	12MP, f/2.2
Telephoto	10MP f/2.4	–
Front Camera:	10MP f/2.2	10MP, f/2.2
Inner Camera	4MP f/1.8	–
Battery:	4,400mAh	3,700mAh
Charging:	25W (wired)	25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Colors:	Ice Blue, Phantom Black, Cream	Mint, lavender, graphite, cream

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