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 Galaxy Z Flip unfolded to an approximate 90 degree angle | |
| Also known as | Samsung Galaxy Flip (in certain European territories) |
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| Brand | Samsung |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Foldable smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy Z Flip |
| Family | Samsung Galaxy |
| First released | 4G: February 11, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-02-11) 5G: June 22, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-06-22) |
| Availability by region | 4G: February 14, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-02-14) 5G: August 7, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-08-07) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
| Compatible networks | 2G,3G,4G,4G LTE,5G |
| Form factor | Foldableslate |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 167.3 mm (6.59 in) H 73.6 mm (2.90 in) W 7.2 mm (0.28 in) D Folded: 1 mm (0.039 in) H 73.6 mm (2.90 in) W 17.3 mm (0.68 in) D |
| Weight | 183 g (6.5 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Z Flip:Android 10 withOne UI 2.1 Z Flip 5G:Android 10 withOne UI 2.5 Current: All:Android 13 withOne UI 5.1.1 |
| System-on-chip | 4G:Qualcomm Snapdragon855+ 5G:Qualcomm Snapdragon865+ |
| CPU | |
| GPU | 4G:Adreno 640 5G:Adreno 650 |
| Memory | 8 GBLPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Removable storage | non-expandable |
| Battery | 3300 mAh |
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, 1/2.55", 1.4 μm (wide) +12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 1.12 μm (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash, HDR10+, panorama, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm, 1.22 μm, PDAF, HDR, 4K@30fps |
| Display | DynamicAMOLED, HDR10+, 1080 × 2636, 6.7 in (17 cm), ~22:9aspect ratio, 425ppi |
| External display | SuperAMOLED, 112 × 300, 1.1 in (2.8 cm), 8:3 aspect ratio, 291 ppi |
| Sound | Dolby Atmos stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac/6 |
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| Model | International models: SM-F700x (LTE) SM-F707x (5G) (Last letter varies by carrier and international models) Japanese models: SCV47 (au, 4G) SCG04 (au, 5G) |
| Codename | Bloom |
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| Website | www |
TheSamsung Galaxy Z Flip is afoldable smartphone developed and designed bySamsung Electronics as part of theGalaxy Z series,[1][2] released on February 14, 2020. It uses arollable display, a technology that had appeared previously on the company'sGalaxy Fold, in aclamshell design. As with otherGalaxy devices, the Galaxy Z Flip runsAndroid and Samsung'sOne UI interface. It was the first of the 'Z Flip' line of foldables: its successor,Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, was introduced in 2021.[3]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's existence was first revealed in an advertisement during the2020 Academy Awards.[4] It was unveiled on February 11, 2020 (alongside theGalaxy S20) and was released on February 14, 2020, or February 28, 2020 in Japan. Unlike theGalaxy Z Fold, the device folds horizontally and uses a hybrid glass coating branded as "Infinity Flex Display".[5][6][7] It was released available in three colors: Mirror Purple, Mirror Black, and Mirror Gold.
On July 22, 2020, Samsung announced a5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip.[8] This variant was released in two colors:[9] Mystic Bronze and Mystic Gray. The 5G version was also made available in a limited-edition "Mystic White" color.[10] In Japan, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G was released on 4 November 2020.
The Galaxy Z Flip is constructed with an aluminum frame, and 30 μm (0.0012 in)-thick "ultra-thin glass" with a plastic layer similar to the Galaxy Fold, manufactured by Samsung with materials fromSchott AG, which is "produced using an intensifying process to enhance its flexibility and durability", and injected with a "special material up to an undisclosed depth to achieve a consistent hardness"; conventionalGorilla Glass is used for the back panels.[11] The Z Flip is the first foldable smartphone to use a glass display, while previous foldable phones such as theMotorola Razr and the Galaxy Fold have used plastic displays. Using a glass display results in a more durable screen, and reduces the screen crease in the folding point. The hinge mechanism is strengthened with nylon fibers designed to keep dust out; Samsung rated the fold mechanism as supporting up to 200,000 uses.[12][2] The device comes in 3 colors for the LTE version which are Mirror Purple, Mirror Black and Mirror Gold. It also comes in 2 colors for the 5G version which are Mystic Bronze and Mystic Gray. However, the color availability may vary depending on country or carrier. The Z Flip is also available in a Limited EditionThom Browne model, featuring a red, white, and blue stripe on a gray base.[13]
The device uses aclamshell design to conceal a 6.7"21:9 DynamicAMOLED display which supports HDR10+. The screen has a circular cutout at the top of the display for the front-facing camera. The exterior features a small 1.1" external display adjacent to the camera module, which can display the time, date and battery status, interact with notifications, answer phone calls and act as a viewfinder. TheQualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC andAdreno 640 GPU are utilized, with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage. It uses two batteries which have a total capacity of 3300 mAh, and can be recharged over USB-C at up to 15W wired or wirelessly viaQi. The power button is embedded in the frame and doubles as the fingerprint sensor, with the volume rocker located above. A dual camera setup on the rear has a 12 MP primary sensor and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera has a 10 MP sensor.
The Z Flip is pre-installed withAndroid 10 and Samsung'sOne UI 2 skin.Split-screen functionality, called "Flex mode" is supported with certain apps likeYouTube andGoogle Duo.[14]
On 18 August 2020, Samsung announced that the Z Flip alongside a selection of other Samsung Galaxy devices, would be supported for three generations of Android software updates, and 4 years of security updates.[15]
In December 2020, Samsung announced the Z Flip to be eligible for theAndroid 11 upgrade withOne UI 3.[16]
Owing to the Z Flip being eligible for three generations of Android OS upgrades, Samsung highly likely announced in January 2021 that the phone would receive two more major Android upgrades after receiving Android 11.[15]
In January 2022, Samsung released the second major OS upgrade for the device,One UI 4, based onAndroid 12.[17]Android 13 withOne UI 5, issued by January 2023, was the last major OS update for the Z Flip.[18]
The Z Flip was met with mixed to positive reviews at launch. It was praised for its flagship hardware, form factor, software/UI, display, and camera, but criticized for the price, size of the cover display, and perceived overall fragility. Sascha Segan ofPC Magazine gave the Z Flip a 3/5, stating that "the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the first folding phone to really work, but it's still a costly and potentially fragile fashion object rather than a mainstream hit".[19]
Jessica Dolcourt ofCNET gave the Z Flip a 7.9/10, calling it "a cohesive device that's easy to pick up and use right away". Dolcourt called Flex Mode "the most unique, interesting and effective feature by far", while noting that battery life was just average and most multimedia was incompatible with the device's aspect ratio, resulting inpillarboxing.[20] Chris Velazco ofEngadget gave it a 78, praising the form factor, performance and cameras while criticizing the cover display and overall fragility.[21][22]
Dieter Bohn ofThe Verge gave the Z Flip a 6/10, concluding that "as with previousfolding phones it is more of an expensive experiment than a real product anybody should buy". Bohn praised the performance and hinge design, but was critical of the price and cameras, noting that the screen's plastic covering was still susceptible to scratches.[23] Samuel Gibbs ofThe Guardian praised the phone's durability, reporting that "the screen looks and works just as great today as it did fresh out of the box" despite being unfolded several dozen times each day for four months.[24]
iFixit gave the device a repairability score of 2/10.[25]
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