You've undoubtedly come across the #JoinTheFlipSide hashtag online over the past couple of weeks. Samsung was promoting its July 26th Unpacked event with this hashtag. The main marketing push has been behind the Galaxy Z Flip 5 this year. The new device brings one of the biggest changes we've seen so far for the clamshell foldable.
So it's not surprising that Samsung wants to keep the spotlight squarely on this model. It's justified, too, as there's so much that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has to offer. Since durability has long been a concern with foldables, let's take a closer look at how the Galaxy Z Flip 5 puts these concerns to rest.
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Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the most durable clamshell foldable yet
Durability is at the top of mind for customers who are contemplating a shift to foldable phones. It makes sense. There are a lot of moving parts inside a foldable device. The foldable panel can't be as rigid as a conventional screen, either.
Over the years, Samsung has made great improvements to the durability of its foldable phones. The foldable display panel used in the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a new shock dispersion layer that reduces the risk of breakage. The panel itself is rated for 200,000 folds. It's certified to withstand daily folding and unfolding dozens of times for a couple of years at the very least. In reality, these panels last for way longer than that!
The new hinge is another major upgrade on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. It almost eliminates the panel gap between the two halves, thereby making the device slimmer. The hinge has fewer moving parts and that's great for its longevity. Despite that, the dual rail structure of the hinge is much better at diffusing external impacts, which means it will be less likely for the hinge to be damaged if you drop the device. As its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also IPX8 water resistant.
You'd be justified to worry about the beautiful glass panels on the outside but don't worry about that too much. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels that provide exceptional protection against drops. The panels also provide superior protection against scratches. Lastly, the hinge and device frame is fashioned out of aircraft-grade Armor Aluminum, so you can rest assured that the device has been put together on a very solid foundation.
It's great to see that durability is something that Samsung is consistently improving with every generation of its foldable phones. The company understands that this is something it needs to address so that customers can confidently purchase these devices. Since the Galaxy Z Flip models in particular are selling in higher numbers with every new generation, it's safe to say that Samsung has succeeded in providing customers with that confidence.
You can go ahead and pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 5 from Samsung.com today and even save some money in the process. The device will be released on August 11.
