Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to Feature Samsung DeX Workstation Mode: Report

Samsung DeX allows users to connect their phones to Windows and Mac computers to access an interface that is similar to a desktop PC.

Written by Himani Jha, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 15 May 2023 14:20 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to Feature Samsung DeX Workstation Mode: Report

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Galaxy Z Flip 5 may launch as a successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 (pictured)

Highlights

Samsung DeX allows users to connect their phones to PCs
The phone would be the smallest Samsung phone with DeX
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 may be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 later this year. The upcoming Galaxy Flip 5 foldable phone could ship with one of Samsung's flagship features that will let users connect their phones to PCs with a wired or wireless connection, as per a report. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in August last year and the company is reportedly working on the next generation of its foldable phones that are expected to debut in the second half of 2023.

According to a SamMobile report citing unnamed sources, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could support Samsung DeX, a that allows the users to connect their flagship phones to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Samsung's desktop-mode software can turn smartphones and tablets into a portable PC that can be easily accessed at any time. As of now, the Galaxy Z Flip phones do not support Samsung DeX. It is currently available on Galaxy S9, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra series of smartphones.

If the company does ship the phone with DeX support, it would make the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 the smallest phone with support for DeX. There is no word on whether other Galaxy Flip phones will receive this feature through a software update, as per the report.

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According to a recent report, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 could be unveiled in July. The phone is expected to sport a comparatively large 3.4-inch outer screen with a resolution of 720x748 pixels and 305ppi pixel density. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is equipped with a 1.9-inch outer screen.

Other leaked specifications of the purported foldable handset include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 512GB of inbuilt storage, and 8GB of RAM. The phone will also reportedly support 25W wired fast charging. For software, it is expected to boot Android 13- based One UI 5.1.1 out-of-the-box.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vibrant folding display
Excellent build quality
Compact when folded
Top-tier performance
Water-resistant design

Bad
Cover screen functionality is still limited

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review

Display (Primary) 6.70-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2640 pixels

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