Foldable smartphones have gained popularity in recent years, with companies like Samsung and Huawei leading the charge. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series has been at the forefront of this technology, with the latest iteration being the Galaxy Z Fold4. However, a new rumour has emerged online suggesting that this year's Galaxy Z Fold5 will be thicker and heavier than the current model, with some other changes as well.
Thicker and Heavier Design: According to ThePixel, the Galaxy Z Fold5 prototypes are 6.5 mm thick, an increase of 0.2 mm from the Galaxy Z Fold4. The website also reports a 4.5% weight increase, with the new model weighing 12 g more than the current retail models. The reason for this increase in thickness and weight is reportedly to accommodate an S Pen slot and larger camera sensors. This would bring the Galaxy Z series in line with the Galaxy S Ultra smartphones, which already come with an S Pen.
Improved Cameras: While ThePixel does not provide any specific details about the improved cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold5, it is safe to assume that they will be an upgrade over the current model. The Galaxy Z Fold4 already has impressive cameras, featuring a triple camera setup on the back and a dual camera setup on the front. It is likely that the Galaxy Z Fold5 will have even better cameras, possibly with higher resolution and improved low-light performance.
Snapdragon 985 5G Processor: ThePixel also mentions that the Galaxy Z Fold5 prototypes are using the Snapdragon 985 5G processor. This is an announced, but not yet released, chipset from Qualcomm. The website speculates that this processor may be "strangely named," implying that it may not be the final name for the chip. It is more likely that the Galaxy Z Fold5 will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or a variant of it, such as the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2.
Conclusion: While these rumours should be taken with a grain of salt, as the Galaxy Z Fold5 is not expected to launch for another seven months or so, they do give us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming device. If true, the Galaxy Z Fold5 will be thicker and heavier than the current model, with an S Pen slot and improved cameras. It will also likely use a high-end Qualcomm processor, possibly the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or a variant of it. Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is shaping up to be an impressive and powerful device.
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