A possible prototype of Galaxy Z Fold 5 would have been seen at CES around the Samsung conference. A photo shows it next to a Galaxy Z Fold 4, which shows the significant change in dimensions.
For a few days, the rumor has it that Samsung finally take the step of Teardrop hinge on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. The idea is simple: allow the internal screen to close completely and leave no space.
Barely two days after this first leak, a photo appeared on a Korean blog post Naver. According to its author, the snapshot was taken during CES 2023, around the Samsung conference. It is supposed to represent a Galaxy Z Fold 4 on the left and the prototype of a Galaxy Z Fold 5 on the right.
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Before even describing what we see there, let’s ask this: the fact that it may be a prototype still leaves room for development. But from what we see we can see two things about the hinge: the possibility of fully closing the device seems to be confirmed and its format could change.
In addition, the term “Flex S” can be seen in the background, which suggests that the photo was taken at the Samsung Display booth. However, the division of Samsung linked to screens supplies many manufacturers of smartphones and offers different concepts which can be taken up and improved by the manufacturers. If Samsung Display features a thin bend on one of its prototypes, that doesn’t necessarily mean Samsung Electronics will adopt it for the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The smartphones are always a matter of compromise. The Galaxy Fold-style folders, with their high prices and very professional aims, are no exception. And if the solution that seems to have been chosen by Samsung would make it possible to erase the gap between the two parts of the screen once it is closed, we can still see that the bulk of the phone would take the lead in the wing: the smartphone looks much wider. Perhaps the hinge has nothing to do with it and it’s more of a desire for Samsung to change its screen format for a better experience.
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