2023-09-12 19:36:00
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Samsung’s new generation of flexible smartphones, with the aim of delivering a compact design and being the most affordable in the family. On the other hand, the Galaxy S23 Plus seeks to be the best value for money in the series of conventional flagships as the middle model.
When we put the foldable and the traditional top of the line side by side, which one pays off more within the Korean company’s portfolio? That’s what TudoCelular shows you now, in this Comparison.
Samsung
18 Ago
Samsung
09 Mar
Comparative index
Design and connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
We have very different scenarios in these devices in terms of design. On the one hand, we see the Z Flip 5 as a foldable shell, which is compact when closed and is thinner than its “brother” when opened, in addition to being the lightest of the duo. On the other, there is the S23 Plus, which comes with a conventional look and now has the rear cameras inserted without a block on the lid.
In both cases, we find a construction made up of aluminum on the sides and glass on the back, with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to protect against scratches and impacts. The flexible model has an IPx8 certification, which guarantees resistance against liquids, but not against dust, as does the traditional top with IP68.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
At the front, both opt for a hole-shaped notch to house the selfie camera. The regular Galaxy is the only one to provide a fingerprint reader under the display, while the foldable has the biometric sensor integrated into the power button.
None of them offer a microSD storage expansion slot. At least, advanced connectivity is guaranteed in them, due to the presence of sixth generation Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC, for contactless payments.
The Z Flip 5 stands out for its more modern and compact design; and the S23 Plus scores for its more resistant body.
Better construction
Both
Best scratch protection?
Both
More modern look
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Is the slot hybrid or dedicated?
None
Best notch solution
None
Best biometrics solution
Galaxy S23 Plus
Best resistance certification
Galaxy S23 Plus
Which is more compact and lighter?
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Tem NFC?
Both
This Wi-Fi 6?
Both
More advanced Bluetooth
Both
Multimedia and resources
Bodies
The foldable model contains a 6.7-inch internal screen, slightly larger than the 6.6-inch display on the regular top. Even with smaller dimensions, it is the Galaxy S line that has the best frontal use, thanks to its smaller edges. Not to mention the presence of Gorilla Glass Victus 2, for additional protection against scratches.
The material used by Samsung in the duo is Dynamic AMOLED 2X, but with a brightness advantage for the S23 Plus. In fact, both deliver Full HD+ resolution and HDR10+ technology, to improve playback on streaming services. In addition to the same 120 Hz refresh rate, for great fluidity in system animations and compatible games.
The Z Flip 5 also has a secondary panel on the back, called the Flex Screen. This is a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED, which only delivers HD resolution, but the increase in size already allows slightly better uses than in the past.
Second display on one side; greater shine and protection against scratches than the other. We give it a draw here.
Better screen technology
Both
Better screen brightness
Galaxy S23 Plus
More colors
None
Better screen resolution
None
Bigger screen
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Better screen-to-body ratio
Galaxy S23 Plus
High Hz screen?
Both
Faster touch sensor
None
Better scratch protection
Galaxy S23 Plus
Overall screen quality
Galaxy S23 Plus
Does it have a secondary screen?
Galaxy Z Flip 5
As
The Korean company did not skimp on audio and inserted a stereo system into these devices, which uses the call speaker as a secondary channel, to expand the user’s immersive experience in films and music.
The sound power pleases both, although they are not yet perfect. The foldable has a good balance of frequencies, but it is the conventional top that hits the bass more, for a fuller sound.
It’s worth remembering that Samsung no longer includes a P2 connector on its most advanced cell phones, nor does it send adapted headphones in their packaging.
The superior quality of the S23 Plus gives it the point.
Is the sound stereo?
Both
Does it have P2 input?
None
Greater frequency balance
Galaxy S23 Plus
Sound power
Both
Does it come with headphones in the box?
None
System
These devices come out of the box with Android 13 pre-installed, under the One UI 5.1 interface. Both are part of Samsung’s list of models that have received four software updates and five years of security updates.
Samsung’s custom system has optimizations and takes advantage of their high refresh rate to provide good fluidity. Furthermore, 5G technology is present in both mobile networks.
When we go to the features, we find almost the same in them. The list includes Edge Panel shortcuts and Good Lock customizations as some of the main ones.
The foldable can take advantage of several of them on its Flex Screen on the outside, to facilitate access to messages, Samsung Wallet or music control, for example. It lacked DeX Mode as a more advanced function, which appears on the traditional Galaxy, to transform the cell phone into a portable PC.
With the same longevity, the presence of DeX on the S23 Plus ties the system in its favor.
Well updated system?
Both
Will the system be updated in the future?
Both
Which system or customization has the most and best features?
Galaxy S23 Plus
Is there a 5G mobile network?
Both
More fluid software
Both
Performance
Samsung equipped the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform in these smartphones, in addition to 8 GB of RAM. Do we have the same speed in our tests? Almost that. The S23 Plus managed to finish both rounds with about a second advantage over its flexible “brother”. We can consider it a technical draw.
And what about benchmarks? Here the conventional Galaxy already shows greater superiority. It is the only one of the duo to surpass 1 million points on AnTuTu and has a score 16% above the Z Flip 5. At least, all games run at maximum quality and with extras activated, regardless of your choice.
Slightly above in general performance, the Galaxy S takes the spot.
Who does better in the opening test?
Galaxy S23 Plus
Who comes out on top in the most demanding games?
Both
Who has the best benchmark numbers?
Galaxy S23 Plus
What is the most up-to-date processor?
None
Which has better RAM/processor balance?
Both
Which has more storage?
None
Battery
The Z Flip 5 comes with a 3,700 mAh battery, well below the 4,700 mAh capacity found in the S23 Plus. Can we now give the point to the common Galaxy? It recorded almost 29 hours of autonomy in our standardized tests, with a difference of five hours for the Z Flip 5.
When we go to charging, using the 25 W plug adapter that Samsung sends in the box, both take just over an hour to complete the process. The five minutes less of the foldable leaves this item in a technical draw. What unbalances is the superior total duration of the S line model.
Therefore, the S23 Plus confirms favoritism and scores in this regard.
Which one has more battery?
Galaxy S23 Plus
Which recharges faster?
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Which lasts longer according to TC’s battery test?
Galaxy S23 Plus
Does it have wireless charging?
Both
Cmera
The foldable Galaxy is equipped with just two rear cameras, while the conventional top has a triple set here. The main 12 MP of the Z Flip 5 even had software improvements to preserve more details, but it still lags behind the S23 Plus in sharpness, contrast and, especially, in night mode.
When we go to ultrawide, the S line cell phone also continues to have the best results by presenting less noise and more details than the Z series, even at night. The common Galaxy still contains a telephoto sensor with three times optical zoom, for images of objects from far away without loss of quality.
It’s a point for the Galaxy S23 Plus in cameras.
Best rear camera setup
Galaxy S23 Plus
Best daytime photos
Galaxy S23 Plus
Best night photos
Galaxy S23 Plus
Most versatile set
Galaxy S23 Plus
Best ultrawide
Galaxy S23 Plus
Best telephoto lens
Galaxy S23 Plus
Best macro
None
Better depth
None
Photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Their camcorder records in 4K at 60 fps, but only the main conventional camera reaches 8K at 30 fps. Image quality is also better on the S23 Plus than on the Z Flip 5. At least, both offer optical stabilization to reduce blur, agile focusing and clean, stereo sound capture.
We have one more point for the common Galaxy.
Does it have optical stabilization?
Both
Does it have electronic stabilization?
Both
Agile focus
Both
Does it record 8K at 30 fps?
Galaxy S23 Plus
Does it record 4K at 60 fps?
Both
Better audio capture
None
Better video quality
Galaxy S23 Plus
Photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
The foldable’s front camera is 10 MP, a little less than the 12 MP sensor on the traditional Galaxy. The difference is that the S23 Plus also features improved HDR, which allows for more vibrant colors and less noise in selfies than its flexible “brother”, whether during the day or in nighttime scenarios.
What will give the Z Flip 5 an advantage is the ability to capture selfies with the rear assembly. In practice, this allows you to record from the front with ultrawide, for example.
Best single-sided front camera; greater versatility than the other. Here we give one point for each.
Best front camera set
Galaxy S23 Plus
Front camera records in 4K at 60 fps?
Both
Best selfie
Galaxy S23 Plus
Selfies with back set
Galaxy Z Flip 5
priests
Samsung officially launched these two devices on the Brazilian market. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 became available in the country for R$8,000, that is, more expensive than the R$7,000 initially charged for the Galaxy S23 Plus. In current retail, the common top can now be found for less than R$5,000, compared to something close to R$6,000 on the foldable side.
Therefore, the S23 Plus takes the final point of the duel.
Which had the best launch price in Brazil?
Galaxy S23 Plus
Which has the lowest current cost?
Galaxy S23 Plus
8.9
Hardware
6.2
Cost Benefit
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Comparar
9.1
Hardware
7.3
Cost Benefit
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Compare
Finished
In this internal clash in Samsung’s portfolio, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 showed that, despite having its qualities, it is still not capable of fighting on equal terms with a conventional top of the line. Its main attractions are just its more modern design, the second screen and the ability to record selfies also with the rear set.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S23 Plus presents a more complete alternative that hurts less on your pocket. This will give you a more resistant design, a brighter screen, more balanced sound, more advanced system resources, superior performance, greater autonomy and a set of cameras that record clearer photos and better quality videos. and the upper front lens of the duo.
RESULT
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: 3 POINTS
More modern and compact design when closed Second screen for varied uses Selfies with rear set for better definition and ultrawide
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: 10 POINTS
More resistant design Screen with greater brightness and protection against scratches Sound with better bass System compatible with DeX mode Better performance in benchmarks Battery with longer autonomy Rear cameras with better night mode and ultrawide lens 8K videos at 30 fps and with better image quality Camera frontal with better selfies at night Lowest price in the current Brazilian market
Do you think the Z Flip 5 is more worth it, or would you prefer to have the more complete set of the S23 Plus? Comment everything in the space below.
(updated September 12, 2023, at 21:34)
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