Samsung made the very idea of folding smartphones a big thing with its foldable line. The Korean company’s foldables are one of the best in the market, but just like everything, they are not perfect. And one of the major concerns with the Galaxy Z Folds and Flips is the controversial crease present on the display. Yes, it is less visible on the latest Galaxy Z Fold 4, but it’s still noticeable. Luckily, Samsung could finally fix this design flaw with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5.

The Korean publication Naver reports that Samsung will use a new waterdrop-shaped hinge on the upcoming Fold 5, which will allow the device’s display to fold completely flat without any gaps in between. This should mean that the inner display of the foldable will become more durable and have little to no crease.

To make you understand, the crease on the display of Samsung’s foldables appears due to the design of their hinges. Apparently, the hinge creates a tight bend at the center, which results in a visible stream on the display.

The report further states that the new waterdrop-shaped hinge is called a “dumbbell” type hinge internally. It is reported that the new hinge will increase the durability of the display and make the smartphone easier to carry.

It is worth mentioning that, unlike Samsung, Chinese brands (Xiaomi, Oppo, et al.) have already gotten rid of the unsightly crease from their foldables’ displays. Oppo’s recent Find X2 series debuts with a sleeker, crease-less display than Samsung’s best foldable. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 2 isn’t any different. It comes with probably the best display in the industry and is thinner than every folding smartphone on the market.

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It might still be too early for Galaxy Z Fold 5 leaks, but that’s the world we live in. According to the Vietnamese publication The Pixel, Samsung is going to introduce its 2023 foldable with some significant changes. The device could include an entirely new processor based on the 4nm process and even come with a built-in S-Pen slot, just like the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The publication, citing sources, claims that the test version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 runs a new processor named Qualcomm Snapdragon 985 5G. It is based on a 4nm process node. This is the first time we are hearing about this chipset, and it has not yet been officially announced by the semiconductor manufacturer.

The Pixel’s report contradicts a previous ET News report, which revealed the Z Fold 5 would be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. More information is needed before any conclusions can be drawn.

Further, it has been reported that the smartphone will be slightly thicker (6.5mm instead of 6.3mm) and weigh a little more than its predecessor. The device will also come equipped with an S-Pen slot, which is probably the reason behind the increase in weight and thickness.

Previously, it was revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will have a triple camera unit featuring a 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN3 camera and a 12-megapixel front-facing camera. Other details about the smartphone are yet to be known.

Just like every year, Samsung may unveil the new foldable at the Galaxy Unpacked event in August. We should be learning more information about the device in the coming days. Also, the Korean company just (accidentally) confirmed the launch date of the Galaxy S23 series. Check it out!

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