The Galaxy S23+ has much better cameras, a bigger display with a higher resolution, and even better battery life for just $200 extra, which makes it worth considering over the Galaxy S23.
Cropping on the 50MP sensor may not be as impressive as it sounds. The new 50MP sensor has smaller 0.7 μm pixels. As a result, pixel binning is used reducing the resolution to only 12.5MP.
The Z Flip 5 is a compact device giving a great in-hand feel without much sacrifice, but the Z Fold 5 is still bulky and is still a phone, not a PC-like powerhouse for multitasking either.
The Galaxy Z fold 5 and Z flip 5 are protected from temporary immersion in fresh water in up to 1.5m of depth for 30 minutes. However, neither of the devices are completely waterproof.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are IPX8 rated, where the ‘X’ means no protection against dust or granular substances. So the devices aren’t dust resistant.