Dependable tech tipster Ice Universe is again at it once more, this time spilling the beans on the potential measurement and weight of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone. At first look, these adjustments are pretty minor, although a noticeable drop in weight might point out that rumors of a redesigned gapless hinge have been greater than idle chit-chat.
In keeping with the leak, the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 5 will measure 6.09 x 5.11 x 0.24 inches when open, and 6.09 x 2.64 x 0.52 inches when folded. It’s a small alteration, however one other step in the best course no less than for Samsung. Nonetheless, it’s the Fold 5’s 254g weight that might be most necessary in these leaked specs.
Galaxy Z Fold: A story of the tape
| Header Cell – Column 0 | Galaxy Z Fold 5 (rumored) | Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 154.9mm (6.09 inches) | 155.1mm (6.1 inches) | 0.2mm |
| Width (Open) | 129.9mm (5.11 inches) | 130.1mm (5.12 inches) | 0.2mm |
| Depth (Open) | 6.1mm (0.24 inches) | 6.3mm (0.24 inches) | 0.2mm |
| Width (Folded) | 67.1mm (2.64 inches) | 67.1mm (2.64 inches) | 0mm |
| Depth (Folded) | 13.4mm (0.52 inches) | 14.2~15.8mm (0.55~0.62 inches) | 0.8~2.4mm |
| Weight | 254g | 263g | 9g |
The Galaxy Z Fold 5’s new dimensions might seemingly verify earlier reviews of Samsung adopting a ‘teardrop’ design for its latest hinge.
This design permits for the display screen to bend into the physique of the telephone when closed to get rid of each the noticeable display screen crease and any hole from showing within the clamshell-like fold. It does nevertheless require extra inner house for the display screen to comfortably sit throughout the machine when folded.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 9 grams lighter than the Fold 4, which might point out this house has been discovered by trimming down on internals. Nonetheless, simply what has been trimmed down stays to be seen. Although, a probable sacrifice could be the scale of the Fold 5’s two battery cells — which might negatively impression its run time.
The identical supply additionally reviews that Korean media is suggesting that Samsung will formally announce the Galaxy Z Fold 5 throughout an Unpacked occasion in Busan, South Korea in the course of the second half of 2023 — probably the final week of July.
Outlook
Samsung has beforehand held its Unpacked occasions in the course of the month of August, and this earlier-than-usual announcement might be a direct results of the Pixel Fold’s anticipated announcement at Google I/O in Could.
If the reviews are true, Samsung will little doubt be desperate to showcase its new gapless (and creaseless) design as quickly as doable to keep away from potential clients from being swayed away from the model by Google’s newest machine.
