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Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Galaxy Z Flip6

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Galaxy Z Flip5Starting at £290See options
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In a nutshell

They share the same 6.7-inch screen size and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy Z Flip6 has longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), more memory with 12GB of RAM and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1049.

Available models

Galaxy Z Flip5

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Great, Good

Galaxy Z Flip6

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy Z Flip5 53/100
Galaxy Z Flip6 73/100

The Galaxy Z Flip6 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against about 2027 (est.) on the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Water and dust:The Galaxy Z Flip6 is rated IP48 against IPX8 on the Galaxy Z Flip5, the higher of the two ratings.

Software support:The Galaxy Z Flip5 should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Flip6 until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Flip6 the longer support window.

Frame:The Galaxy Z Flip5 has an armour aluminium frame and the Galaxy Z Flip6 an enhanced armour aluminium one.

Front glass:Both have the same Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IPX8
IP48

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Enhanced Armour Aluminium

Weight

187g
187g

Release date

11 August 2023
24 July 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm

Biometrics

Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint
Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint

Security updates until

2028
2031

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip5 73/100
Galaxy Z Flip6 88/100

The Galaxy Z Flip6 has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy Z Flip5 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and the Galaxy Z Flip6 the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2024.

Memory:The Galaxy Z Flip6 has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Galaxy Z Flip5, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB and 512GB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy Z Flip5 95/100
Galaxy Z Flip6 95/100

The same 6.7-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Size:Both have the same 6.7-inch inner screen.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2640 x 1080.

Screen size

6.7"
6.7"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2640 x 1080
2640 x 1080

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip5 27/100
Galaxy Z Flip6 46/100

The Galaxy Z Flip6 has the higher-resolution 50MP main camera.

Main camera:The Galaxy Z Flip6 has a 50MP main camera against 12MP on the Galaxy Z Flip5, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Selfies:Both have the same 10MP selfie camera.

Main camera

12MP
50MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

None
None

Optical zoom

None
None

Front camera

10MP
10MP

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip5 56/100
Galaxy Z Flip6 65/100

The Galaxy Z Flip6 has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Galaxy Z Flip6 has the bigger battery, 4000mAh against 3700mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy Z Flip5 supports Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and the Galaxy Z Flip6 Qi 15W.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Battery

3700mAh
4000mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi 15W

Connectivity

Galaxy Z Flip5 81/100
Galaxy Z Flip6 81/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Port:Both have USB-C at the same port speed.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy Z Flip6 if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and more memory with 12GB of RAM. On the specs listed here, the Galaxy Z Flip6 matches or beats the Galaxy Z Flip5 throughout.

Buy the Galaxy Z Flip5 if

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Buy the Galaxy Z Flip6 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip
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FAQs

The Galaxy Z Flip5 should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy Z Flip6 until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy Z Flip6 the longer support window.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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