Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Samsung Galaxy S23, Both are great phones but should you pay more for less? Here we discuss in al aspect from design build, display, performance to battery life, camera and so on.
I thought comparing these two Samsung Smartphones was a good idea, because these phones are different in a lot of ways, One’s cheaper and one’s more expensive. And I think it’s a very good life lesson because you’re spending more to get less in a lot of ways.
Design and Build
Whereas the Galaxy S23 is less than $900 for the 256GB model that gives you more. Now the Galaxy Z Flip 5, idea of the flip is to take a big screen, flip it down into a compact size so that it’s easier to carry in your pocket. It’s a great form factor, especially now with the hinge being perfectly flat. But it’s a heavier phone you know like we’re talking about 180grams compared to 160grams S23, and when I look at Z flip5 phone, I never once felt that this was heavy.
None of these phones are super heavy, but when holding both of them in your hand, you can feel the weight difference between these two devices, the Galaxy S23 does feel much lighter. And the idea of the flip is to have cover screen to basically cover yourself in certain situations, quickly check notifications, quickly send off a text message. The idea of flipping it open and taking a selfie of yourself using the rear camera is much nicer than using the front camera on a typical candy bar phone, and it has its benefits.
The idea of having a flip phone is they can’t really put an in-display fingerprint sensor on that, and I’m totally okay with this. The physical button on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 right-hand side is so much better than an in-display fingerprint scanner. And the one on the Galaxy S23 is fast enough it’s in a good position, and I don’t have any major complaints, But having a physical one just works so much better.
When Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy S23 both phones are open, they are obviously you know very easy to hold. They’re not super wide or anything, but obviously the Galaxy S23 is a lot more one-handable. The display is not that tall so you don’t have to travel too far up with your thumb if you want to reach the notification menu or respond to a text message. Not that Z Flip 5 is long too, I could do it with my long fingers, but it’s obviously more comfortable over.
The downfall to buying a Z flip5 for his longevity, Like you’re buying a device that has more moving parts. There’s a hinge it’s not dust resistant and It’s only IPX8; it’s water-resistant, but it’s not rated for dust, whereas the S23, you get both. If you’re holding onto these phones for four to five years, I’d put my money on the S23 lasting longer.
Display and Audio
The displays on both of phones share some similarities. They’re obviously OLED, they’re AMOLED, they get really bright. In fact they share the exact same peak brightness of 1750 units, but if you have both of these phones directly in front of you the Galaxy S23 looks better. And the reason being is if you have a proper panel of glass on it and have you ever looked at a laptop where you had a matte display and a regular glass panel.
That glass panel always looks more contrasty, the colors just look more vibrant, and that’s the same sort of idea here. Not that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a matte display, but because they have a screen protector over it and it’s not like a hundred percent glass, you can tell that the colors just look a little bit better on the Galaxy S23. Both phones have stereo speakers but I did find the Z flip 5 to get a tiny bit louder like maybe like 1.5 decibels louder but overall they’re fairly similar.
Performance
Both phones have the same Snapdragon A Gen 2 processor made for Galaxy, which is basically an overclocked version of it, and they both perform very well. I didn’t find a difference in terms of overall performance between Galaxy Z Fip5 and S23 they’re both very smooth.
But the software experience is a tiny bit different and that’s because you could actually use Samsung Dex with the Galaxy S23, whereas you can’t use on the Z Flip 5. It’s basically the only phone in the entire S lineup that doesn’t support Dex. So if being able to connect your phone to let’s say, a monitor to have a full desktop experience is important to you, then the S23 is obviously the choice to go for.
Battery Life
Battery life is interesting because they do share some similarities, same wired charging speed, and same wireless charging speed, and reverse wireless charging speed. The difference comes down to battery capacity 3900mAh on the Galaxy S23 compared to 3700mAh on Z Flip 5.
As I said in my Galaxy Z Flip5 review, the efficiencies made by this new Snapdragon processor are much better. I can easily get through the entire day and not feel like I have battery anxiety like I did with the Galaxy Z Flip 4. But I do get slightly better battery life with the Galaxy S23, if I was staying up late and I was going to a party, the S23 is more likely to get me through it compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Camera
The Galaxy S23 has a 12-megapixel webcam compared to the 10 megapixels of the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The S23 produces more vibrant and sharper selfies, while the Z Flip 5 has only two 12-megapixel cameras. The S23 has a larger sensor, allowing it to pull in more light and produce more contrasty images. It also has a proper optical zoom lens, allowing for digital zoom up to 30x times, while the Z Flip 5 has no optical lens.
Both phones have good 4K video quality, but the S23 has slightly better nighttime photography, taking photos faster and capturing more detail in shadows. The images also look sharper and more detailed. The Z Flip 5 is slightly more stable, but the cameras are not high-end like some of the current devices. Both phones can take steady shots at QHD 30 fps, but the Z Flip 5 is slightly more stable. Overall, the Galaxy S23 and Z Flip 5 have similar camera systems, but the S23 offers better performance in nighttime photography and still offers a more stable camera experience.
Conclusion
The Galaxy S23 is a more affordable and durable phone compared to the Z Flip 5. It offers more bang for your buck, with a larger display and dust resistance. The S23 Plus is available for the same price as the Z Flip 5 and has fewer moving parts. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 may appeal to those who prefer the form factor, take selfies, and enjoy opening and closing phones. However, the S23 is the better phone and better deal if you plan to carry it for four to five years.
