If you’ve been looking to pick up Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5, the foldable phone is now down to $900 at Amazon for a 256GB model. That’s a $100 discount for a device that only officially went on sale last week. You’ll just need to clip an on-page coupon to see the deal at checkout.
Previously, Amazon ran a pre-order deal that bundled the 512GB version of the Z Flip 5 with a $150 Amazon gift card for $1,000. This new offer isn’t quite as strong of a value, but it’s the first cash discount we’ve seen for the device. If you shop at Amazon regularly, you can still get the 256GB model with that $150 gift card, but you have to pay $1,000 upfront.
In any event, we gave the Galaxy Z Flip 5 a review score of 88 earlier this month, and we currently list it as the “best foldable for selfies” in our guide to the best smartphones. As our Deputy Editor Cherlynn Low notes in her review, the big upgrade this year is a roomier cover display; at 3.4 inches, it’s much more useful for replying to texts, checking notifications, using apps, and yes, taking selfies without having to physically unfold the phone. You have to jump through a few hoops to get any app to work in full on the outer display, but once you do, it becomes a bit more versatile.
Beyond that, there’s a new hinge that lets the whole thing fold flat when closed. The device is still capable as a “normal” phone, with a flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and a vibrant 6.7-inch OLED interior display. Samsung also promises four years of OS updates and five years of security patches, which is more extensive than many Android manufacturers.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is still a foldable, so you’ll have to take more care than usual when handling it. Its IPX8 water-resistance rating means it can survive a brief dunking, but it may be more susceptible to damage from dust or sand. Its camera performance isn’t as impressive as the best standard phones in its price range, particularly in low-light settings, and its battery life is only so-so by comparison. There’s a visible crease on the interior display as well. Nevertheless, this is the best flip-style foldable you can buy, and this deal makes it a little more affordable.
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Author: Jeff Dunn
Source: Engadget
