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Last updated: March 8th, 2023 at 10:34 UTC+01:00
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According to reliable tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), Samsung is sticking with a 6.2-inch cover display on the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It is the same size as the one on the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Many Galaxy Z Fold users, including us, have been requesting Samsung to increase the width of the cover display so that it becomes easier to type and use certain apps, but it looks like the chances of that happening are low, at least with the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Most foldable phones from Chinese OEMs have a wider aspect ratio for the cover display, making it work similarly to a standard candy bar-shaped smartphone. That aspect ratio makes it easier to type and play games, and it doesn't cause UI-related issues in certain apps. However, it looks like Samsung isn't using a similar strategy. Instead, the company is reportedly making efforts to reduce the screen crease and make the phone fold flat while retaining the IPX8 rating for water resistance.
It is reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will feature a 6.2-inch cover display, a foldable screen with a less visible crease, an IPX8 rating, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy processor, and slightly improved cameras. Whether or not Samsung increases the battery capacity and charging speed with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 remains to be seen.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S21 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.