Will consumers trade in their Mobiles for Foldables?
Foldables refer to electronic devices that use flexible OLED technology to fold into a compact form, offering more productivity and scope for multitasking. The concept of foldable phones has been around for years, but it wasn’t until recently that they became a reality. In 2018, the world’s first folding smartphone, the Royole FlexPai, was introduced by a Chinese electronics company Royole.
Electronic giant Samsung jumped into the Foldable pool in 2019 with its Infinity Flex Display. It’s worth noting that the global recession (and perhaps Covid) posed a challenge to foldable sales for Samsung.
Fold once, twice and up to 200,000 Folds
The latest foldable phone from Samsung is the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It offers a unique experience with its foldable display and versatile functionality. As with other foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s design allows it to transform from a smartphone into a tablet-like device, providing users with a larger screen for multitasking and media consumption.
However, what makes it truly unique is its ability to take folding to the next level. The Galaxy Z Fold5 stands up to fold after fold after fold. Open it up, fold it shut or flex to the perfect angle. Samsung says the phone is rated for 200,000 folds by Bureau Veritas.
Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is thinner and lighter, making it more portable and comfortable to use. This translates to 13.44 mm thickness or only 253g in weight.
Despite its size, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 still provides the user with an awe inspiring 19.21cm (7.6”) immersive display. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 also supports the S Pen, providing users with additional functionality for note-taking, drawing, and other creative tasks.
The only thing bigger than its display is its battery life. With a massive 4400mAh dual battery system, the battery life will last you up to 73hrs of music or 21hrs of video.
With its combination of cutting-edge technology and innovative design makes Samsung latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 an exciting option for tech enthusiasts.
Specs and Features
- Dimensions
- Folded dimensions: 154.94 x 67 x 13.4mm
- Unfolded dimensions: 154.94 x 129.8 x 6mm
- Weight: 253g
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
- Ram: 12 GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, No expandable storage
- Colors:
- Global: Cream, Icy Blue, Phantom Black
- Samsung Exclusive: Gray, Blue
- Operating System: Android 13
- Sim: Dual nano-SIM tray, eSIM support
- Exterior rear Camera:
50MP wide, 1.0μm, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, ƒ/1.8
12MP ultra-wide, 1.12μm, ƒ/2.2
10MP telephoto, 1.0μm, OIS, 3x zoom (30x digital), ƒ/2.4 - Exterior front Camera: 10MP ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm
- Power: 4,400mAh dual-battery, 25W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
- Exterior Display (Gorilla Glass Victus 2): 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,316 x 904 resolution
- Interior Display (Ultra Thin Glass): 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO), 2,176 x 1,812 resolution
- Water-resistant: IPX8 rating
For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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