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Despite flagship prices, Samsung‘s foldable smartphones have never delivered a flagship-like camera quality. In our review, we found both Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 leaving much to be desired when it comes to the camera performance. DXOMARK has now published its assessment of the Flip model’s cameras and the results didn’t surprise us. The device finds itself at the 44th spot in the publication’s global smartphone camera ranking. Its display quality is top-notch, though (more on that later).
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features two cameras on its back. The primary 12MP shooter has an aperture of f/1.8 and offers PDAF (phase-detection autofocus) and OIS (optical image stabilization). The ultrawide lens is also a 12MP sensor (f/2.2 aperture) and it boasts a 123-degree field of view. DXOMARK found that these cameras offer good exposure and a wide dynamic range in regular photos. The new Samsung foldable also delivered satisfactory results in video stabilization, autofocus, and white balance.
However, the publication noticed noise in photos in most conditions, especially close to the edges. Low-light photos were also full of artifacts. Moreover, the lack of a dedicated telephoto camera means the Galaxy Z Flip 5 relied on digital zoom, severely affecting the image quality. Overall, the phone achieved a camera score of 127, worse than more than 40 other phones. Even the Pixel 6 Pro, which debuted almost two years before it, scored higher (134). The Pixel 7a, which costs half the Galaxy Z Flip 5, scored more too (133).
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 won’t disappoint you with its display quality
Cameras may not be the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s strength, but the foldable won’t disappoint you with its display quality. The device achieved a display score of 149 during DXOMARK’s extensive lab tests. This score is bettered only by two other phones — the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic 5 Pro. Both of these devices scored 151. Note that it’s the main folding display we are talking about here.
According to DXOMARK, the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers good color fidelity and suitable brightness for HDR10 video content. Its brightness levels (peak brightness of 1710 nits) are also well-suited brightness for most lighting conditions. The publication found the display delivering “pleasant readability” outdoors. The screen is smooth to use too. If anything, the persistent crease is a problem. Otherwise, the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s display is top-notch. You can check out our Galaxy Z Flip 5 review to learn more about its everyday performance.