Based on what we know and what’s rumored
Samsung is set to announce its new foldable smartphone series in late July. This will almost certainly see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
While we obviously won’t know what the full deal is until that launch event takes place, we have a pretty good idea. The internet rumor mill being as active and insightful as it is, we’ve heard plenty of whispers about how Samsung’s new flagship foldable is shaping up.
We always advise our readers to take pre-launch rumors with a healthy grain of salt, but equally, we’d be lying if we tried to suggest that we’re expecting many surprises. The truth is almost certainly out there in plain view.
With that in mind, let’s corral those Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 rumors and compare them to the specs of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which we know intimately. Are we likely to be looking at a major upgrade, or an iterative half-step forward?Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Z Fold 4: specs comparison
First, before exploring the specs and rumors in detail, here’s a brief overview of the key specs we’re expecting from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 based on the rumors we’ve heard so far. You can see them in the chart below, along with those of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, for an easy comparison.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Z Fold 4: price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 arrived in shops on August 25, 2022, about a fortnight after its August 10 announcement.
Prices started at $1,799.99 / £1,649 / AU$2,499 for the 256GB model, while you could double that storage for $1,919.99 / £1,769 / AU$2,699. Finally, the 1TB range-topper arrived at a price of $2,159.99 / £2,019 / AU$2,999.
We know that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is being announced in late July, 2023, with some sources claiming that July 26 will be the specific date. This would likely mean a release in early to mid August, with some claiming that it’ll arrive on August 11.
Reports suggest that Samsung will be keeping the pricing the same as the previous model, at least in the US, which would mean another starting price of $1,799.99.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Z Fold 4: design
Samsung has been pretty iterative with its foldable design work so far, with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 looking much like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 before it, only a little thinner and lighter.
We expect the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to follow suit, with some rumors even suggesting that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 design will be ‘boring’ in its level of familiarity. One big new design feature could be a claimed waterdrop-shaped hinge, which will enable the two sides of the device to lay completely flat against each other.
That would be a big improvement over the Fold 4 aesthetically. It should also make the Fold 5 appear thinner when closed, with the Fold 4 ranging from 14.2 to 15.8mm thick.
The new hinge mechanism could also reduce the depth of the crease running down the middle of the Fold 5, with some reports alleging a 15% smaller size for said valley.
