Samsung’s Foldable – The Galaxy Z Fold – It’s improved a lot since its inception, but there’s still one crease that’s noticeable. But that could change with the next foldable – the Galaxy Z Fold5As Samsung A new hinge mechanism is planned to be adopted.
South Korean publication Naver reports that Samsung may adopt a “droplet-style” hinge for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which is expected to launch later this year. what does this mean? Well, this means that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be able to fold completely flat; Also that there will be no gap between the two parts when folded. Meanwhile, the crease will be less visible when unfolded.
While other foldables have already adopted the “droplet-style,” including the likes of the Oppo Find N and Moto Razr, Samsung has stuck to the “U-shaped” hinge.
For the last four generations of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung has used a “U-shaped” hinge, which causes the display to angle off at a steeper angle when folded, and the crease becomes more prominent.
As per the report, Samsung had patented the teardrop hinge in 2016. There are speculations that Samsung didn’t use it due to concerns about waterproofing. But, now that’s resolved, Samsung may finally switch to the “droplet” also known as the “dumbbell” hinge with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5, which will improve the overall structural integrity of the display. Due to which this folding will become stronger. revealing actions.
The report further states that the Galaxy Z Fold5’s water drop hinge will allow the two halves of the display to lie flat. Therefore, when the phone is folded, the difference becomes less noticeable than at present Galaxy Z Fold 4 or older models.
Galaxy Z Fold5 is expected to launch in August this year Galaxy Z Flip 5,
South Korean publication Naver reports that Samsung may adopt a “droplet-style” hinge for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which is expected to launch later this year. what does this mean? Well, this means that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be able to fold completely flat; Also that there will be no gap between the two parts when folded. Meanwhile, the crease will be less visible when unfolded.
While other foldables have already adopted the “droplet-style,” including the likes of the Oppo Find N and Moto Razr, Samsung has stuck to the “U-shaped” hinge.
For the last four generations of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung has used a “U-shaped” hinge, which causes the display to angle off at a steeper angle when folded, and the crease becomes more prominent.
As per the report, Samsung had patented the teardrop hinge in 2016. There are speculations that Samsung didn’t use it due to concerns about waterproofing. But, now that’s resolved, Samsung may finally switch to the “droplet” also known as the “dumbbell” hinge with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5, which will improve the overall structural integrity of the display. Due to which this folding will become stronger. revealing actions.
The report further states that the Galaxy Z Fold5’s water drop hinge will allow the two halves of the display to lie flat. Therefore, when the phone is folded, the difference becomes less noticeable than at present Galaxy Z Fold 4 or older models.
Galaxy Z Fold5 is expected to launch in August this year Galaxy Z Flip 5,