Samsung announced the two most highly anticipated foldable smartphones - Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Galaxy Z Flip5 on Wednesday. While the Z Fold5 is mostly an iterative upgrade, the new Z Flip5 stole the show with its large cover display, similar to the recently launched Moto Razr 40 Ultra. As of now, the Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Razr 40 Ultra are among some of the best flip-style smartphones that money can buy. While both smartphones sport a stunning design, they have their unique features. If you have decided to switch over to a flip smartphone and are unsure which one to pick, here is an in-depth comparison between the two of the most promising compact foldable smartphones. Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Razr 40 Ultra: Design and display Design is subjective. Despite sharing a similar concept, the Galaxy Z Flip5 looks radically different from the Razr 40 Ultra. The devices have a premium build featuring a glass back and metal frame with a hinge system. However, the Razr 40 Ultra has a slightly curved frame while the Z Flip5 comes with a flat frame. The Razr 40 Ultra has a 6.9-inch primary foldable display when compared to the regular-sized 6.7-inch screen on the Galaxy Z Flip5. Similarly, the Razr 40 Ultra also has a slightly large 3.6-inch cover display with a whopping 144Hz refresh rate while the Galaxy Z Flip5 comes with a 3.4-inch cover display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Despite the difference in screen size, both smartphones weigh around 180 grams, which makes them both light and compact. Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Razr 40 Ultra: Cameras The Galaxy Z Flip5 has a dual-camera setup at the back with a 12 MP wide angle and a 12 MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 10 MP selfie camera. Similarly, the Razr 40 Ultra also has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP wide angle and a 13 MP ultra-wide angle lens along with a 32 MP selfie camera. With a large cover display, the primary camera on both smartphones can be used to take high-quality selfies. Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Razr 40 Ultra: Performance and software The Galaxy Z Flip5 is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC while the Razr 40 Ultra is based on last year's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the same chip that also powers the Galaxy Z Flip4. Thanks to the new and more powerful processor, the Galaxy Z Flip5 should offer a better gaming experience. However, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra should also be able to handle most tasks without any issues. Software-wise, while both smartphones run on Android 13, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 comes with a custom OneUI skin, optimised for foldability while the Razr 40 Ultra ships with stock Android. Samsung offers up to four generations of major Android OS updates while Motorola will only deliver three major OS updates. Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Razr 40 Ultra: Battery Razr 40 Ultra has a slightly large 3,800 mAh battery while the Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 3,700 mAh battery. Motorola's offering supports up to 30W wired charging and 5W wireless charging, similarly, Samsung's latest flip phone offers up to 25W fast wired and 15W wireless charging. Verdict Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 is priced slightly higher than the Razr 40 Ultra. Similarly, the Z Flip5 has an IPX8 rating for water resistance while the Razr 40 Ultra comes with an IP52 rating with mild water and dust resistance. The Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Razr 40 Ultra, despite their unique looks, offer similar functionality. In terms of pricing, the base model of the Galaxy Z Flip5 costs Rs 99,999 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is priced at Rs 89,999. However, with the bank cashback and exchange offers, the Z Flip5 will be available for less than Rs 80,000 during the pre-order phase.
