Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review | Much Better Once 'Hacked'!

Tech Spurt August 17, 2023
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Expect in-depth tech reviews, comparisons, unboxings and hands-on features with fresh new UK smartphones, laptops, wearables, apps and other new gadgets. With over 20 years of experience reviewing technology, UK journalist Chris Barraclough has written for Tech Radar and dozens of PC/smartphone publications, as well as editing Mobile Choice magazine. Like Unbox Therapy, Supersaf, MKBHD and others, he also spent several years presenting tech-based YouTube videos for the likes of Tech Radar and Recombu. We don't just pull things out of boxes here. We dive deep into those smartphones, gaming machines, smartwatches and other tech - Chris uses each device as it was intended for a proper real-life review, and doesn't just cover the shiny expensive stuff. You'll find budget kit as well, because we're not all minted. Check out The Spurt Hole for non-techy shenanigans! Email address provided for PR requests - we are NOT hiring editors, thumbnail artists etc!

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Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, a rival foldable to the Moto RAZR 40 Ultra and more compact alternative to the Z Fold 5. I've been using the Samsung Z Flip 5 as my full-time phone, testing the camera tech, gaming chops and battery life. And while it's improved in some ways, this bendy Galaxy still needs some tweaking in others. First, the camera hardware appears to be recycled from last year's foldable phone. And while it's generally dependable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 does struggle in ambient light and when you need to zoom in. Battery life is also less than ideal, maxing out at 5-6 hours of screen on time if you're not using the camera too much etc. Every day of reviewing the Samsung Z Flip 5, this foldable Galaxy ended in power saving mode or dead by the evening. It's definitely best suited to lighter users. That enlarged cover screen is a beauty however, and with the Good Lock app you can run any app you desire on it. It's much better for taking selfies with that camera, while the UI is slick (if not quite perfect). Performance also gets a thumbs up. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 can play games like Genshin Impact no problem at all, while it only gets a little toasty under pressure. That's my review of the Z Flip 5, let me know your thoughts on this compact Samsung phone below! Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review Chapters: 0:00 - Obvious innuendo 0:46 - Design 2:25 - Security & software 3:01 - Cover Screen 6:54 - Display & audio 8:20 - Performance & gaming 9:23 - Connectivity 10:00 - Battery life 11:08 - Cameras 14:20 - Verdict

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