The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be here soon. Here’s a roundup of everything we know about the phone, plus a few things we’d really like to see.
Samsung is the top dog for foldable phones, and in 2023, all eyes are on what the company will do with the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This will be Samsung’s fifth attempt at a flagship folding smartphone, and this year, it’ll be entering an unusually competitive market.
Google is launching the Pixel Fold in June, OnePlus is expected to release its first foldable phone this year, and there’s mounting competition from the likes of Huawei and Honor. So, how will Samsung ensure it stands out from the crowd? Here’s everything we currently know about the Galaxy Z Fold 5.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: design
You can expect the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to retain a very similar form factor as the Galaxy Z Fold 4. This means it’ll likely feature a narrow cover display and an almost bezel-less foldable display on the inside. We don’t expect Samsung to go the Oppo and Google way to make the cover display wider and offer the inner screen in a horizontal aspect ratio.
As per the first Z Fold 5 renders shared by Technizo Concept and YouTuber Super Roader, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will look similar to the Fold 4. It lines with the prototype images we saw via Naver back in January. The next Samsung Fold is also likely to feature some sort of IP rating for dust and water resistance as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 does.
We got a better look at more renders in May from Smartprix. The publication states that the Z Fold 5 will feature different dimensions from its predecessor but retain the same screen sizes. It reiterates that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will feature a new droplet hinge mechanism, which is touted to ensure that there are no gaps when the device is folded.
For reference, all Samsung foldables released to date have had a gap around the hinge when closed. This is not the case with foldable phones that feature a water-drop hinge mechanism. But Samsung’s take allows its devices to have a firm hinge, so it can support Flex Mode at any angle.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: specs
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is tipped to play upon the same tried and tested formula of offering a 6.2-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch inner screen. Both of these are likely to be AMOLED panels with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. We expect it to be the “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy” version, similar to what’s found on the Galaxy S23 series.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is said to support 25W fast charging on the 4,400mAh battery. While that’s the same battery size found in the Z Fold 4, you are likely to get a better battery life out of it because of the more efficient processor. It might run Android 13 based on a newer version of One UI out of the box. The Z Fold 5 is rumored to sell in three major color options: beige, black, and light blue. Samsung might also have some exclusive color variants on its website.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: cameras
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is said to retain the same triple rear camera setup found on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
