Flip phones like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are a double-edged sword when it comes to photography. On the one hand, they tend to have underwhelming camera hardware with small sensors. This is because internal space is at a premium, given the need for a hinge and moving parts. On the other hand, part-folded flip phones are great for hands-free photography, creative angles, and long-exposure shots.
This part-folded superpower had a lot to do with why we liked the Galaxy Z Flip 4, even though the cameras weren’t too impressive in isolation. For the Z Flip 5, it looks like Samsung is recycling last year’s camera setup, combining two 12MP cameras alongside the cover screen with a 10MP selfie camera at the top of the main display.
