Galaxy Z Flip
The clamshell foldable that made folding glass practical.
The Galaxy Z Flip is a foldable Samsung smartphone released Feb 2020, with a launch price of $1380. It pairs the Snapdragon 855+ with a 6.7" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, a 12 MP wide + 12 MP UW main camera and a 3300 mAh, 15W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 81/100 — Folding glass goes clamshell. Standout strengths: first foldable with bendable ultra thin glass and flex mode props the phone hands-free. Main trade-off: tiny 1.1" cover screen barely useful.
Folding glass goes clamshell.
Z Flip introduced bendable Ultra Thin Glass and the nostalgic clamshell form, making foldables feel pocket-friendly rather than tablet-bulky. Its tiny cover display was the obvious limitation that later Flips would fix.
Read the full review- First foldable with bendable Ultra Thin Glass
- Flex Mode props the phone hands-free
- Pocketable clamshell shape
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy Z Flip compares
| Galaxy Z Flip | OnePlus Nord 4 | Galaxy S24 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855+ | SD 7+ Gen 3 | Exynos 2400e |
| Display | 6.7" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED | 6.74" AMOLED 120 Hz | 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP wide + 12 MP UW | 50 MP · f/1.8 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3300 mAh, 15W | 5,500 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $1380 | $499 | $649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Z Flip released?
The Galaxy Z Flip was released in Feb 2020.
How much does the Galaxy Z Flip cost?
The Galaxy Z Flip launched at $1380 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Z Flip screen size and type?
The Galaxy Z Flip has a 6.7" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Z Flip use?
The Galaxy Z Flip is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Z Flip have?
The Galaxy Z Flip ships with 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Z Flip battery capacity?
The Galaxy Z Flip has a 3300 mAh, 15W battery.
What is the Galaxy Z Flip main camera?
The Galaxy Z Flip has a 12 MP wide + 12 MP UW main camera.
How much does the Galaxy Z Flip weigh?
The Galaxy Z Flip weighs 183 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Z Flip come in?
The Galaxy Z Flip is available in 3 colours: Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold.
Is the Galaxy Z Flip worth buying?
Z Flip introduced bendable Ultra Thin Glass and the nostalgic clamshell form, making foldables feel pocket-friendly rather than tablet-bulky. Its tiny cover display was the obvious limitation that later Flips would fix. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Z Flip an editorial score of 81/100.
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