Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a fun folding flip phone that breaks the monotony of glass slab smartphones and is a great choice if you want a smaller phone in your pocket. But there are several compromises here, from the outer screen to battery life to camera quality.

Overall, the Flip 5 definitely feels like the safer choice in many aspects, so it will probably remain the top seller amongst flip phones, but it's definitely not alone in that space anymore and Samsung needs to do better if it wants to keep the crown.

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.

The collective improvements may not be a giant leap for foldables, but they're enough to propel the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 back into the conversation with its longer battery life, more usable Flex Window and outstanding cameras.

If you’re considering jumping from a traditional slab-style phone to a flip phone, the Z Flip 5 is a great entry point. The cover screen isn’t just a neat party trick — it’s a genuinely useful tool that made my life a little easier in numerous ways while using the phone. It’s a device best suited for someone with a sense of adventure and curiosity when it comes to technology — someone willing to try a new way of doing things and able to roll with it when you inevitably hit a snag. For that kind of person, the Z Flip 5 is a truly rewarding experience.