The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is about to be announced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 on July 26, and there are several improvements that we hope to see in this new foldable phone.
1. Wider cover screen: The current cover screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is narrow and has an awkward aspect ratio. We’d love to see a wider and more sensibly shaped cover screen, similar to the Google Pixel Fold.
2. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra-caliber cameras: The cameras on Samsung’s foldable phones have been decent but not on par with their flagship Galaxy S series. We hope to see the same high-quality cameras found on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a 200MP wide sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 10MP periscope with 10x optical zoom.
3. No crease: Current foldable phones have a visible crease in the screen where it folds. We wish for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to have a smoother screen without a noticeable crease, even if it’s just a 15% reduction in size.
4. A lower price: Foldable phones are expensive, and we understand that high-end tech comes at a cost. However, we hope that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be priced lower than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which starts at a hefty price point.
5. A bigger battery: With the Galaxy Z Fold 5 expected to have a large tablet-sized screen, a bigger battery is crucial to ensure longer battery life. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 had a 4,400mAh battery, but we hope to see a larger battery capacity in the new model.
6. Dust resistance: Samsung’s foldable phones have good water resistance, but they lack dust resistance. It would be reassuring to see the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with an IP58 rating, indicating a significant level of dust resistance.
While some of these improvements have been rumored, others remain uncertain. We’ll have to wait for the official announcement on July 26 to know the exact features and upgrades that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 will offer.
