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Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Z Fold 4: Samsung is making an ultimate foldable?
I’m skipping the Galaxy S23 Ultra in favor of the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold smartphone. Over the S22 Ultra, I don’t think S23 Ultra would be a worthy upgrade, however, I’m planning to own a foldable eventually. The recent, Galaxy Z Fold 5 rumor suggests Samsung is making it a monster.
According to ThePixel report, Samsung has slightly increased the height of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone, which could be 158.5mm. The report specifically mentions that the width of the next Fold could be 67.5mm (14.5mm thickness) when folded and 128.5mm (6.5 thickness) in unfolded state.
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Compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Korean tech giant has increased the height of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone by 0.3mm, whereas the weight is 275 grams and thickness is increased by 0.4mm in a folded state. At the same time, the display crease won’t be there, as per the report.
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Moreover, the inner 2X Dynamic AMOLED display of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 could expand to 7.6 inches with a resolution of 1768 x 2208px. It could be protected by Gorilla Glass Victus along with conventional IPX8 rating for water resistance.
Samsung greatly decreased the appearance of display crease with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. However, the crease could finally be gone, starting the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone, releasing this August. Foldable without crease doesn’t sound practical, but nothing is impossible at Samsung.
When it comes to camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will have a big upgrade, which could reach the Galaxy S22 Ultra level. Reportedly, the upcoming foldable uses 108MP primary OIS camera with a 26mm focal length as well as Dual Pixel PDAF focus.
Furthermore, the 2x optical zoom camera will have a resolution of 64MP with 52mm focal length, PDAF and f.2.4 aperture. At the same time, there will be an additional 12MP ultrawide-angle lens with 12mm focal length and f 2.2 aperture.
To bring the S Pen compartment, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone could feature flat pen so the thickness would not expand further. Last year, Samsung also created a prototype of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which had a dedicated S Pen compartment.
Last but not least, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 device could be equipped with Snapdragon 985 processor. Since the next Fold is under development, Qualcomm may also rename the processor building for the foldable. Until the official launch in Q3, 2023, there will be so many leaks and rumors, so get ready to fold!
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Samsung could launch Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special (Slim) Edition as W25 in China. The smartphone’s naming decision remains a big confusion. Adding more fuel to the fire, two sources shared more information on what could happen.
Display supply chain source Ross Young claimed that Samsung replaced the W25 with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition. FYI, the company previously launched Galaxy Z Fold phones under W branding with a different rear design.
This development was followed by Evan Blass’ comment on Ross’ revelation. The leaker says “It is the W25” indicating that Samsung would launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition as W25 in China, continuing its foldable lineup.
It is reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition has a slimmer design than the Z Fold 6. The company has also reduced weight despite bringing a larger main and cover screen as well as continuing S Pen support.
The 200-megapixel camera is another possible upgrade of the Fold 6 SE. The phone is rumored to be equipped with S24 Ultra’s primary camera. Notably, the Fold 6 stick with a 50-megapixel sensor used in previous models too.
Last heard the Z Fold Slim/SE could introduce the best crease control yet. The under-display camera is also said to be upgraded to a new 4MP solution. Less visible creases will be a breakthrough in Samsung’s foldable segment.
Samsung could announce the limited edition foldable phones later this month. The handset could only be available in South Korea and China, with the largest volume will likely be shipped in the Chinese market to counter local brands there.
Editor’s Opinion:
Samsung should’ve teased Special Edition during Galaxy Z Fold 6 launch
Samsung still doesn’t want to cancel the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series. A new report from a Korean media outlet suggests that the company still believes that the 3nm yield will improve and reach the mass production milestone.
Hankyung reports that Samsung could make a final decision on the Exynos 2500 in Galaxy S25 later this month or early next month. The current stage doesn’t imply Exynos in Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphones.
Samsung had high hopes for Exynos 2500 due to its cutting-edge 3nm foundry process. The chipset is still under development, but a lower-than-expected yield rate is ruining Samsung’s dreams of debuting in-house 3nm Exynos for Galaxy.
A Samsung official stated, “We will consider the possibility of using Exynos until the very end.”
The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus come with an Exynos 2400 processor. The Galaxy S24 Ultra exclusively uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the same chip distribution is currently unlikely in next year’s flagship smartphone family.
Following overheating and throttling reports in the Exynos 2200, Samsung canceled the Exynos 2300. The Galaxy S23 series exclusively used Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor supplied by Qualcomm.
Reason why Exynos is imp:
If Samsung opts to solely rely on Qualcomm, it will likely face higher costs, even if it tries to negotiate a premium price. This cost burden is becoming more prominent, especially as MX’s operating profit is declining despite rising sales.
Addressing yield issues and using Exynos in Galaxy S25 would be ideal for Samsung’s System LSI and MX Division. Meanwhile, any performance issue won’t allow Samsung Elec to pursue Exynos 2500 in the flagship smartphone lineup.
In October 2024, Samsung updated its Galaxy Enhance-X app, which brings the popular Camera Shift feature to more devices. This feature helps you take and edit full-body photos easily. If you own a compatible Samsung device, you can take advantage of the Camera Shift feature.
Camer Shift Feature
The Camera Shift feature lets you enhance your photos by focusing on specific subjects. It was initially available only on the Galaxy S24 series, but now it’s expanded to other models.
The latest update includes a simpler and user-friendly design. Instead of navigating through three separate menus, you can now access everything from a single menu.
With improved recognition capabilities, the Camera Shift feature can now better identify children, upper body shots, and group photos. You can also apply special effects to specific people in group images, giving you more creative control.
Moreover, the update also includes a Colorization feature that adds color to black and white images and a Motion Clipper feature to allow you to create GIFs from Motion Photos.
Eligible Devices
The Camera Shift feature is available for several Samsung flagship devices. Here’s a list of the eligible models:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
If you have any of these devices, you can use the new features. It is worth mentioning that your Galaxy device must be updated on One UI 6.1.1 or a later version to enjoy the new feature of the Camera Shift feature. However, the company is preparing to make these features available for devices running One UI 6.1
Be sure to download or update Galaxy Enhance-X through the Galaxy Store to explore new features.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy