A Galaxy Z Fold 5 specs round-up by @AhmedQwaider888 reminds us of several hardware characteristics of the upcoming device and also seems to reveal at least one extra detail concerning the foldable panel's brightness.
Namely, the Galaxy Z Fold 5's 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel will have a 1-120Hz refresh rate and reach 1,200 nits of brightness, just like the ongoing Galaxy Z Fold 4. It's unclear if the cover screen got any brighter, but its dimensions and other specs appear to be the same (6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 48-120Hz).
Also unchanged seems to be the camera system. Apparently, the main setup comprises a 50MP primary, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide units. Then, the foldable panel hides a 4MP under-display camera, while the cover screen has a 10MP selfie sensor embedded into it.
The device should be powered by a 4,400mAh dual battery with 25W charging, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4. But the batteries will be easier to replace.
Higher performance in a lighter device with a better hinge
Although things appear samey so far, some aspects about the Galaxy Z Fold series have changed for the better. Everyone expects the upcoming foldable phone to be powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which should provide a CPU, GPU, and NPU performance increase of 19%, 25%, and 30%, respectively.
This SoC is wrapped in a foldable body that is held together by an improved hinge. It will allow the phone to fold flat and should offer a superior Flex Mode experience. Some rumors even say that the phone is now dust-resistant.
And despite, or perhaps thanks to, the newer hinge design, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will supposedly be lighter than the ongoing model. It should tip the scales at 253 grams rather than 263g. Samsung appears to have developed a more powerful, slicker, and lighter foldable phone, but it hasn't pushed the bar in every area.
This mix of old and new might make the Z Fold 5 a hard sell for existing Galaxy Z Fold 4 users who don't have access to the best trade-in values. But at the very least, the upcoming model should be an interesting upgrade for Z Fold 3 users. Time will tell. Samsung should unveil the device on July 27.
