The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, according to tipster Ice Universe (the tweet is deleted though), seems to have a similar display crease as its predecessor, raising questions about the rumored waterdrop hinge technology. Previous reports suggested that the new foldable phone would feature a droplet hinge design to minimize the visibility of the crease.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 is likely to get the same old hinge?
However, the latest leak indicates that the crease is unlikely to see any significant changes this year. Samsung is reportedly conducting durability tests on the device, possibly to assess the effectiveness of the new hinge design alongside the existing U-shaped hinge. Chinese phone manufacturers have embraced the waterdrop hinge technology, with Oppo’s Find N2 receiving positive reviews for having the least visible crease in the industry. Nevertheless, durability remains a crucial concern as the foldable form factor continues to evolve.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 specifications (rumored)
In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to feature a tall 7.6-inch primary inner display and a 6.2-inch outer cover screen, both utilizing AMOLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The rear camera setup is rumored to include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10-megapixel periscope lens offering 3x optical zoom and optical image stabilization (OIS). On the front, a 12-megapixel selfie camera is expected.
Additional features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 include Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for enhanced durability and an IPX8 rating for water resistance. The device is likely to run on Android 13 OS with Samsung’s One UI on top. It will support 25W fast charging and is rumored to have an under-display camera for selfies. According to a recent report, Galaxy Z Fold 5 along with Galaxy Z Flip 5 will launch on July 26.
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