It’s less than two days before Samsung Unpacked officially kicks off, and we’re here to tell you all about early deals so you can be first in line to buy one of the new Galaxy phones.
One of the biggest announcement events of the year, Samsung Unpacked is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, July 26th, at 7am ET. If our predictions are correct, we’ll be getting a look at a slew of highly-anticipated devices, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Watch 6, and yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. This particular device has some big shoes to fill, as the Z Flip 4 was an absolute triumph in the world of foldable phones, packing flagship-level performance into an elegant yet practical clamshell device.
But how can you preorder the Z Flip 5 once it’s announced? What are the specs going to look like? Of course, nearly everything on this page is speculation, but we’re going to use our years of experience — alongside a bounty of reputable leaks and rumors — to answer all of your questions so you’re ready when the Z Flip 5 gets unveiled.
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Deals we expect
Like we mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hasn’t officially been announced yet and the deals below are pure speculation. That being said, we’ve been doing this a long time, and we can give you a pretty good idea of what to expect when it comes to preorder opportunities.
Check back after Samsung Unpacked is over and see if we were correct with our predictions, plus we’ll share any new offers that we didn’t expect.
What you need to know
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cost?
We’re pretty confident that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have a starting price of $999.99 in the United States. Not only is this what rumors and leaks have indicated, but it’s also the same price that the Z Flip 3 and Z Flip 4 were given when they were first revealed back in the day.
It is worth noting that the foldable space is a bit more crowded with great clamshell phones than it was a year ago (I’m looking at you, Motorola Razr Plus) but we don’t expect this to have a major impact on the price of the phone. It might mean, however, that deals on all foldable devices will become more common.
What are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
It’s pretty likely that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, the same chip that powers the excellent S23 series. That includes the S23 Ultra, which is arguably the most powerful phone on the market today.
Thinking back on the Z Flip 4, you’ll also probably get a pair of vibrant AMOLED displays on the inside and outside of the new phone, plus some flagship-level camera tech. Leaks have also been saying that the Z Flip 5 will have a 3,700mAh battery, which is a bit smaller than we expected, but the efficient processor should help a bit on that front.
Of course, the main selling point of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be its folding screen. We’ve heard that both the Z Fold 5 and the Flip will be adopting the new waterdrop hinge approach, which should give the phones some added durability and allow them to actually fold flat.
All in all, it seems like the Z Flip 5 is setting up to be one of the best Android phones of the year, but we’ll need to get our hands on one before we know for sure.
When is Samsung Unpacked?
Samsung Unpacked is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 26, at 4 am PT / 7 am ET / 12 pm BST / 8 pm KST. The event is being held at the company’s home base of Seoul, South Korea, hence the early start time.
You’ll be able to stream the event live on YouTube and the official Samsung site, but if you’re not an early bird, it will be recorded for later viewing. Here at Android Central, we’ll also be keeping track of all the exciting news in a live blog, so keep your eyes peeled for that.
