The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (2023) supports Expert RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert RAW DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (released July 2023) is Samsung’s fifth-generation clamshell foldable, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor (4 nm). Its headline feature is the dramatically enlarged 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display — more than triple the area of the 1.9-inch cover on the Z Flip 4 — enabling full apps, a proper camera viewfinder, and widgets without opening the phone. The main display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120 Hz).
The dual rear camera consists of a 12 MP main (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF) and a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123°). Like all smartphones, the Z Flip 5 uses CMOS electronic readout only — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter.
| Model | Release | Cover Display | Main Camera | Chip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | 2023 | 3.4″ Super AMOLED | 12 MP f/1.8 (OIS) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | 2024 | 3.4″ Super AMOLED | 50 MP f/1.8 (OIS) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | 2022 | 1.9″ Super AMOLED | 12 MP f/1.8 (OIS) | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter from the command line.| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery and device care → Battery. The Z Flip 5 has a 3700 mAh battery; below 80% capacity is a replacement indicator |
| Hinge mechanism | Open and close 20–30 times; feel for looseness, grinding, or uneven resistance. Samsung rates the Z Flip 5 hinge at 200,000 folds |
| Main 6.7″ display | Unfold and inspect the fold crease, check for screen burn and dead pixels, and look for delamination at the hinge area |
| Cover 3.4″ display | Inspect for scratches on Gorilla Glass Victus 2; test all widgets and confirm the cover display is fully responsive |
| Camera lenses | Inspect both rear lenses for scratches or haze; test OIS performance with the 12 MP main camera in low light |
| Image counter | High count (>30,000) indicates intensive camera use; use as one signal among many, not a failure threshold |
No. All Samsung Galaxy smartphones use CMOS electronic readout only. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism in the Z Flip 5.
Install Samsung Expert RAW from the Galaxy Store and enable RAW capture. The app is optimised for the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s sensor and produces DNG files embedding the image counter.
The cover display grew from 1.9 inches to 3.4 inches, enabling full app use, a functional camera viewfinder, and persistent widgets on the outside screen. This was the defining generational change for the Z Flip 5.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent device memory and cannot be reset by any user action.
The Z Flip 5 remains a capable phone. Check battery health (below 80% capacity warrants replacement), hinge smoothness, and the main display crease. The 12 MP main camera is outclassed by the Z Flip 6’s 50 MP system, but adequate for everyday use. Prioritise low image counter and healthy battery over shutter count alone.