Samsung Galaxy Z Series

Why Samsung Galaxy Z Series foldable phones?

Fold, flip and flex with Samsung’s innovative range of folding smartphones, which mimic the angles of the letter ‘Z’. Discover something different with the Z Series’ range of dynamic flexible screens, impressive cameras and high-definition double displays.

Samsung foldable dual display

Whether you flip or fold, improved Flex mode’s free-stop hinge gives you a new hands-free perspective

Multitask on Multi window

Browse all your social accounts or make a video on one display, and work on the other with ease

5G speed

Use our 5G network◊ to experience console-quality gaming, streaming and browsing

Impressive durability

The Z Series come with IPX8 water resistance⁵, and they’re crafted with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus+

Choose your Galaxy Z Series phone

The smartphone revolution has begun. Unleash your potential with the combination of folding glass and a free-stop hinge, and redefine your productivity by opening multiple apps on the same screen. You can even take your photography to the next dimension, with two screens for unrivalled control.

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Series phones

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

Open display

7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 
120Hz Infinity-Flex

7.6-inch OXGA Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex

6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz Infinity-O

Folded display

6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED HD+

3.4-inch Super AMOLED

6.2-inch AMOLED Infinity-O Display 2x

1.9-inch Super AMOLED

Rear Camera

12MP + 50MP + 10MP

12MP + 12MP

12MP + 50MP + 10MP

12MP + 12MP

Front Camera

10MP Selfie camera + 4MP Under Display camera

10MP

10MP Selfie camera + 4MP Under Display camera

10MP

Battery¹

4,400mAh

3,700mAh

4,400mAh

3,700mAh

Memory

12GB RAM

8GB RAM

12GB RAM

8GB RAM

Storage²

256GB/512GB/1TB

256/5126GB

256GB/512GB/1TB

128GB/256/5126GB

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Snapdragon 8+Gen 1

Snapdragon 8+Gen 1

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Meet the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 – opening up a world of possibilities. Pioneering folding glass display and iconic design make this a must have for the future-facing customer. Freshly optimised and more durable than ever.

What is the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Series phone?

The Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Galaxy Z Flip5 are the newest Z Series devices - they were both simultaneously released in August 2023. The previous series, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, were released in August 2022. The original Galaxy Fold was released at the end of 2019, and the original Galaxy Flip was released in early 2020.

The best Z Series phone: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Take the big screen experience wherever you go with Galaxy Z Fold5’s giant 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, showing your favourite shows and movies in crisp detail. With Galaxy’s brightest foldable screen ever³, enjoy real-time light reflections and shadows with ray tracing, putting you in the heart of the action. And thanks to the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Processor plus enhanced battery life and advanced cooling, you can do all the things you love for longer¹.

Enjoy the benefits of innovative Galaxy AI features with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Generative Edit makes photo editing easier than ever – filling in the perfect background and completing cut-off items in images. Circle to Search with Google is a feature that enables you to quickly search for information about what’s on your screen, whether it’s an image, video or text. You can use your finger or an S Pen to encircle the item you’re interested in, and this will automatically trigger a search.

What is the Cover Display?

The Cover Display is the display which shows when your phone is fully folded or flipped closed. You can set up your Z Series phone to receive customised notifications, or you can swipe left to bring up the music controls to play, pause, or switch songs.

When you get a notification, you can address it in multiple ways. For example, if you want to answer a text, tap the notification on the Cover screen and then tap again to go directly to the Messages app. You can also swipe left or right to reject or receive calls.

You can even take selfies with the cover display as a mini preview window. Double press the side key to bring up the Camera app, and then press the volume key to take the shot.

Does the Z Series use folding glass?

The Galaxy Z Series use Samsung Ultra Thin Glass - it's a sheet of folding glass that’s thin and flexible, and stands up to the folds and unfolds of daily life. The science behind it explains how folding glass is possible - even solid materials can bend and flex if they’re thin enough. Samsung have used this knowledge and produced glass that's thinner than a single human hair, making it flexible. This folding glass isn't just flexible - it's also incredibly tough, keeping your smartphone safe when the display's open.

Discover even more Samsung phones

The Samsung Galaxy Z Series a are fun, full-screened 5G smartphones that flex to your favourite angles - but check out other Samsung phone ranges if you're still after your perfect phone. The S Series is packed with the latest technology including pro-grade cameras and cutting-edge processors, and the A Series pairs affordability with next-generation speed, power and performance.

Frequently asked questions

Samsung’s Z series is their range of foldable phones. There are two types of phone in this series – the Galaxy Z Flip series and the Galaxy Z Fold series.

When your Flip or Fold phone is partially folded, the apps will reorient to fit your screen in the way that suits the way your phone is folded. This is called Flex Mode. It allows you to use the two halves of the screen for different purposes, for example if your phone is flat on a table, you can watch a video on one screen and navigate on the bottom half of the screen.

The S Pen is a special stylus that can be used with several Samsung Galaxy devices to write, draw, and annotate on screen along with many other features. Some Galaxy devices come with the S Pen embedded, however others do not come with it as standard.

Terms and conditions

¹ Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. 
² Compared against Galaxy Z Flip4.
³ Compared against Galaxy Z Fold4.
S Pen Fold Edition sold separately
Submersion in up to 1.5m of freshwater for up to 30 min (not advised for beach or pool use)