Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: Which is better?

Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The new Flip 6 is a minor upgrade over last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 5. It has better durability and features exclusive functionalities for Galaxy AI. However, it is more or less the same in terms of specifications. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 retains camera and display specifications except for the chipset and heat management. Do these things make it a good upgrade over the Galaxy Z Flip 5, especially when the latter is now cheaper? Is the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a good flip phone for Rs 1,09,999? Check out this side-by-side comparison. Also Read: 8 Best Samsung Smartphone Deals To Consider During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Flip 5: Specifications compared

Display: Almost nothing is different in the display specifications of both phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a 6.7-inch main display, the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Their cover display is 3.4 inches. Both flip phones use Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate, Full-HD+ resolution, and support or HDR10+. But the Flip 6 has a higher peak brightness of 2600 nits, compared to the Flip 5’s 1750 nits. Also Read: 5 Best Flip Phones Under Rs 1 Lakh That You Can Consider

Processor: The Flip 6 packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a significant upgrade over last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This means faster performance where it matters and better efficiency in light tasks. The Flip 6 also uses an Adreno 750 GPU, a jump from Flip 5’s Adreno 740. The new Flip 6 has 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while you get 8GB of RAM on the Flip 5. A higher RAM means better multitasking. Both flip phones run Android 14, but the Flip 6 supports One UI 6.1.1.

Cameras: Flip 6’s rear camera system has a 50MP main and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. This could be an important upgrade for buyers considering the Flip 5 uses 12MP sensors for both main and ultrawide cameras. There is support for 4K video recording along with HDR10+. The selfie camera has not changed, though. Both flip phones share a 10MP wide sensor with 4K video recording and HDR support.

Battery: The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a bigger 4000mAh battery compared with the 3700mAh battery on the predecessor. The charging speed, however, is still 25W for wired connection and 15W for wireless.

You should choose:

— Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want the latest technology, a slightly better camera, and minutely faster performance. If using Galaxy AI features is why you are attracted to Flip 6, you can instead buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which supports all the AI features without costing a bomb. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes at an exorbitant price of Rs 1,09,999.

— Galaxy Z Flip 5 if you are budget-conscious but still want the best flip phone experience. The Flip 5 has the same display specifications as the Flip 6, except for a lower brightness level. Its performance may not be as fast as that of the Flip 6, but it will not matter in most scenarios. The 12MP camera takes good photos, while the battery lasts a day easily. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is currently available for Rs 99,999, but you can get bank card discounts.