Samsung Galaxy Flip vs Fold: What's The Best Foldable Phone For You

The Galaxy Flip and Fold phones set new standards of design with their innovative hinges and flexible glass displays but a key difference between the Fold and Flip is how they bend.

Samsung Galaxy Flip phones bend on a clever horizontal hinge to create a compact device measuring between 3.3-inches and 4-inches, depending on the model. This makes them the perfect size for slipping into a pocket or popping into a purse on a night out. Flip it open and you'll have a full-sized smartphone giving you plenty of space for work and play.

By comparison the Galaxy Fold phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, have an innovative vertical hinge that folds just like a book. When folded you still have a full-sized smartphone measuring 6.2-inches on the front; unfold it and you'll have an immense 7.6-inch main display - that's the same size as a small tablet!

Both the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold series boast optimal Samsung Dynamic AMOLED 2X display technology and benefit from two separate screens – the main and sub display.

However, the size of the display differs between the two models with the Galaxy Z Fold series having larger screens overall.

If you are looking for a device that is optimised for getting things done, be it work or play, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series is the best choice for you. There are two cutting-edge displays offering exceptional versatility and adjustability. The front display measures 6.2-inch and has all the functionality you except from a smartphone. Open the Fold and you'll unveil an epic 7.6-inch screen that brings productivity hacking features to the palm of your hand. With 2 app multi-tasking you can work across documents, stay connected while you stream and even write notes while on a video call. It's like having a powerful PC in your pocket!

In comparison the Galaxy Z Flip series has a smaller cover and main display. The useful cover display measures 3.4-inches on the latest Galaxy Z Flip5 and is designed for interacting with several widgets, including weather, notifications and music playback. When opened it reveals a full-sized smartphone, measuring 6.7-inches.

Both of these displays are made using highly engineered Corning® Gorilla® Glass that can bend and flex thousands of times over, enabling effortless hands-free video calling, multi-angle image capturing and easy multitasking. Find out more in our How do foldable phone screens work? guide.

If you're all about multitasking and working on-the-go, the Galaxy Z Fold series is the best choice for you. With the ability to operate and interact with multiple apps on the screen at the same time, the latest in the Samsung Z Fold series is a powerhouse smartphone.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 has been optimised for productivity apps such as Microsoft Office and Samsung Notes. You can even drag and drop between documents while working across apps. Unlike the Samsung Z Flip series, the latest Galaxy Fold models are also S Pen enabled, with the slim 1.5mm pen tip and 4,096 pressure levels you can write and draw as accurately as putting pen to paper. Designed to fit naturally in your hand for long periods of time the smart features like Live Message, Smart Select and Screen Write make working on-the-go a pleasure rather than a chore. You can find out more about the benefits of the S Pen in our What is the S Pen and how do I use it? guide.

If you’re looking for best Samsung Z series phone for gaming look no further than the Galaxy Fold series. The latest Galaxy Z Fold5 is designed to make your mobile gaming the most immersive yet. With the internal Dynamic AMOLED 2x display measuring an immense 7.6 inches there is plenty of screen space to see all action. Even more impressively, the Galaxy Z Fold5 can produce a 120Hz refresh rate without having to alter the screen resolution. Your game playing is optimised on the bigger screen meaning that you can fully appreciate every movement.

What's more, the upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor in the Fold5 has no trouble at all keeping up with demanding mobile games. This phone is capable of playing games whilst also allowing you to browse the internet and watch YouTube videos, making it an extremely versatile option if you're looking for a superb gaming phone that's also great for multitasking.