The new version of the Z Fold in 2024 received many interesting updates. The body became lighter and thinner, the hinge stronger. The power of the device and the brightness of the display have increased. The Fold series is smartphones that, when unfolded, resemble a small tablet with a 7.6-inch diagonal. It is convenient to play games and watch videos on such a screen. And when folded, the diagonal is 6.2 inches, making the device a compact mobile phone.
Display and Design
The main difference between the Z Fold 5 and the Z Fold 4 in appearance is the redesigned display. Now the device folds completely without forming a gap. The body has fewer moving parts, making it more reliable and practical.
The screen resolution remains unchanged at 2176 x 1812, but the peak brightness has increased and is now 1750 nits compared to 1300 nits for the predecessor. This means that texts and images are easier to view in bright sunlight.
The new model is thinner, with a folded thickness of only 13.4mm compared to 15.8mm for the predecessor. It is 10 grams lighter, now weighing 253mm, although the change is somewhat difficult to notice.
The smartphone features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the "plus" version for the Z Fold 4 model. The second version is already being installed on other Samsung smartphones. The glass has proven to be super durable and reliable, even compared to the "plus" version.
Technical Specifications
The RAM capacity remains the same at 12 GB. The internal storage also remains unchanged, ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB.
The phone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, known as a gaming chipset, fast and powerful. The predecessor had the first version.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor reduces energy consumption by 40% compared to its predecessor, supports ray tracing, making the image on the screen bright and realistic. The processor works quickly, ensuring smooth graphics rendering.
Cameras
The camera changes of the device were overlooked. The front camera on the cover is 10 MP, the main one is 4 MP. The wide-angle is 50 MP, the telephoto is 10 MP, and the ultrawide is 12 MP. Only the Dual Preview function has been added, meaning there is now the ability to preview the frame before shooting, on two screens.
The battery capacity remains unchanged at 4400 mAh, but thanks to the newer processor, the autonomy has increased. The manufacturer guarantees that the battery will last for 21 hours of video playback without recharging.