Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung's 2023 clamshell foldable. Folds to roughly the size of a hockey puck, opens to a 6.7-inch AMOLED. 3.4-inch Cover Screen on the outside. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Open Samsung's official support page →
Quick reference
Where is the IMEI on Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Settings → About phone → Status → IMEI. Or dial *#06#. eSIM-only on US models — there is no physical SIM tray.
How do I activate eSIM on Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM. Scan QR code from your carrier. Z Flip 5 in the US is eSIM-only.
How do I use the Cover Screen on Galaxy Z Flip 5?
The 3.4-inch outer screen ("Flex Window") shows widgets and full apps without opening the phone. Settings → Cover screen → Widgets to customize. Out of the box you can run almost any app on the Cover Screen via the Labs option (Settings → Advanced features → Labs → Apps allowed on cover screen).
How do I take photos using the Cover Screen?
Double-press the side button while folded to launch the camera on the outer screen. Or fold the phone partially (Flex Mode) and use the cover screen as the viewfinder for higher-quality selfies with the rear cameras.
How do I check battery health on Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Settings → Battery and device care → Battery → Battery information. The 3700 mAh battery is split across the two halves of the phone; replacement is more involved than a standard slab phone.
What carriers does Galaxy Z Flip 5 work on?
Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5 (US) is eSIM-only and works on Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and MVNOs that support eSIM activation. NOT compatible with carriers requiring physical SIM (a few prepaid MVNOs).
Quick-reference answers above are summaries. For the authoritative source, see Samsung's support page for the Galaxy Z Flip 5.