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Flip phones are starting to get cool again

by on25 July 2023


Screens getting better

Flip phones have been making a slow comeback over the last few years, even if they have been pricier, smaller, and less robust. But that is all set to change with the current wave of updates from Motorola, Oppo, and Samsung.

Samsung will likely announce its fifth-generation Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 this week at Unpacked, which has become its annual summer foldable-fest. They'll be thinner and lighter than last year's models and will both likely use new hinges that fold totally flat.

The Z Flip 5 is heavily rumoured to come with a much bigger cover screen than previous generations.

Past Galaxy Z Flip devices brought a lot to the table, delivering a compact design you can slip in your pocket and a big screen when you open the flip phone, plus a Flex mode that lets you take photos and hold video calls hands-free. But as much as there is to like about the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the current model has its share of flaws — especially where battery life and camera quality are concerned. It will also have more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be Samsung's chance to address those issues, especially with phones like the new Motorola Razr+ now offering stiffer competition.

There is no price yet for the Flip 5 but the Flip 4 was £999 so it should be in the ballpark

Last modified on 25 July 2023
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