Reliable sources reveal Samsung’s waterdrop hinge and more about Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5

This year’s Samsung foldable phones could come with a new hinge design to lessen the crease visibility. Two trusted sources reveal crucial information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 including waterdrop hinge, IPX8 rating, and no roll of BOE panels.

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According to tipster IceUniverse, Samsung will use the new waterdrop hinge design in its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phones. Similar to their predecessors, both will feature an IPX8 rating for water resistance, while there’s no upgrade on the dust resistance feature.

By using the new hinges, the South Korean tech giant will introduce its next-gen foldable phones with a slimmer form factor and less visible crease on the screen. This teardrop hinge design will help phones lessen the gap where the screen folds (center point).

In the recent past, it was rumored that Samsung will be buying screen panels from BOE to maintain the cost of foldables. However, the display search analyst revealed that there will not be any roll of BOE Display in Samsung foldables and Samsung Display will continue to supply its next-gen panels.

At CES 2023, the company showcased a prototype device featuring the waterdrop hinge design, which could be commercialized with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. From the original Galaxy Fold to the latest Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung used the U-shaped hinge, which makes the smartphone comparatively thick.

Talking about the S Pen slot, Samsung fans’ dream may remain a dream this year as well. Due to changes in thickness and increased cost, the company has altered its plan to bring the S Pen compartment to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Hence, you may have to carry the stylus as an additional accessory with Fold 5.

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Additional Input:

Ross Young shared the advantages of waterdrop hinge design via BOE doc:

• Less visible seam due to less waviness/change in thickness, slower slope, 57% less strain, 66% less waviness after folding to fatigue.
• Consumes 51% less space
• 0.3mm thinner
• Smaller brightness and color deviations.